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REV.   LOUIS    FITZGERALD    BENSON.  D.  D. 

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^  OCT  23  1936  ^ 


Psalms  and  Hymns 


FOR  THE 


WORSHIP  OF  GOD 


APPROVED  BY  THE  GENERAL  ASSEMBLY  OF  THE  PRESBYTERIAN 

CHURCH  IN  THE  UNITED  STATES,  AT  ITS  MEETING  IN 

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RICHMOND: 

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1867. 


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PSALMS. 


1  First  Part.  C.  M. 
rpHAT  man  hath  perfect  blessedness 

J.    Who  walketh  not  astray, 
In  counsel  of  ungodly  men, 
Nor  stands  in  sinners'  way ; 

2  Nor  sitteth  in  the  scorner's  chair : 

But  placeth  his  delight 
Upon  God's  law,  and  meditates 
On  His  law  day  and  night. 

3  He  shall  be  like  a  tree  that  grows 

Near  planted  by  a  river, 
Which  in  his  season  yields  his  fruit, 
And  his  leaf  fadeth  never : 

4  And  all  he  doth  shall  prosper  well. 

The  wicked  are  not  so : 
But  like  they  are  unto  the  chaff. 
Which  wind  drives  to  and  fro. 

5  In  judgment  therefore  shall  not  stand 

Such  as  ungodly  are ; 
Nor  in  th'  assembly  of  the  just 
Shall  wicked  men  appear. 

6  For  why  ?  the  way  of  godly  men 

Unto  the  Lord  is  known  : 
Whereas  the  way  of  wicked  men 
Shall  quite  be  overthrown. 


4  PSALMS. 

1  Second  Part.  C.  M, 

BLEST  is  the  man  who  shuns  the  place 
Where  sinners  love  to  meet ; 
Who  fears  to  tread  their  wicked  ways, 
And  hates  the  scoffer's  seat : 

2  But  in  the  statutes  of  the  Lord 

Has  j)laced  his  chief  delight; 
By  day  he  reads  or  hears  the  word, 
And  meditates  by  night. 

3  He,  like  a  plant  of  generous  kind. 

By  living  waters  set. 
Safe  from  the  storms  and  blasting  wind, 
Enjoys  a  peaceful  state. 

4  Green  as  the  leaf,  and  ever  fair 

Shall  his  profession  shine. 

While  fruits  of  holiness  appear 

Like  clusters  on  the  vine. 

5  Not  so  the  impious  and  unjust ; 

What  vain  designs  they  form ! 
Their  hopes  are  blown  away  like  dust, 
Or  chaff  before  the  storm. 

6  Sinners  in  judgment  shall  not  stand 

Among  the  sons  of  grace, 
When  Christ  the  Judge,  at  His  right  hand, 
Appoints  His  saints  a  place. 

2  CM. 

WHY  did  the  nations  join  to  slay. 
The  Lord's  anointed  Son? 
Why  did  they  cast  His  laws  away, 
And  tread  His  gospel  down? 

2  The  Lord  that  sits  above  the  skies. 
Derides  their  rage  below ; 
He  speaks  with  vengeance  in  His  eyes. 
And  strikes  their  spirits  through. 


PSALMS. 

3  '^  I  call  Him  My  eternal  Son, 

And  raise  Him  from  the  dead ; 
I  make  Mv  liolv  hill  His  throne, 
And  wide  His  kingdom  spread. 

4  "Ask  Me,  My  Son,  and  then  enjoy 

The  utmost  heathen  lands ; 

Thy  rod  of  iron  shall  destroy 

The  rebel  that  withstands." 

5  Be  wise,  ye  rulers  of  the  earth, 

Obey  the  anointed  Lord ; 
Adore  the  King  of  heavenly  birth, 
And  tremble  at  His  w^ord. 

6  With  humble  love  address  His  throne ; 

For  if  He  frown,  ye  die : 
Those  are  secure,  and  those  alone, 
Who  on  His  grace  rely. 


L.  M. 


OLORD,  how  many  are  my  foes. 
In  this  weak  state  of  flesh  and  blood ! 
My  peace  they  daily  discompose. 
But  my  defence  and  hope  is  God. 

2  Tired  with  the  burdens  of  the  day, 

To  Thee  I  raised  an  evening  cry  ; 
Thou  heardst  when  I  began  to  pray. 
And  Thine  almighty  help  was  nigh. 

3  Supported  by  Thine  heavenly  aid, 

riaid  me  down  and  slept  secure ; 
Not  death  should  make  my  heart  afraid, 
Though  I  should  wake  and  rise  no  more. 

4  But  God  sustained  me  all  the  night ; 

Salvation  doth  to  God  belong : 
He  raised  my  head  to  see  the  light, 

And  makes  His  praise  my  morning  song. 
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6                                               PSALMS.  \ 

4                                First  Part.                          C.  M.  ] 

GIVE  ear  unto  me  when  I  call,  i 

God  of  my  righteousness  :  ; 

Have  mercy,  hear  my  prayer ;  Thou  hast  t 

Enlarged  me  in  distress.  \ 

2  O  who  will  show  us  any  good  ?  j 

Is  that  which  many  say :  ] 

But  of  Thy  countenance  the  light,  .  .^ 

Lord,  lift  on  us-alway.           ^         '  ^ 

3  Upon  my  heart,  bestowed  by  Thee,  ' 

More  gladness  I  have  found,  ; 
Than  they,  even  then,  when  corn  and  wine 

Did  most  with  them  abound.                       '  ^ 

4  I  will,  both  lay  me  down  in  peace,  \ 

And  quiet  sleep  will  take ; 

Because  Thou  only  me  to  dwell  | 

In  safety.  Lord,  dost  make.                                      ^  1 

4                               Second  Part.                        C.  M.  j 

IOBD,  Thou  wilt  hear  me  when  I  pray,  ; 

J  I  am  for  ever  Thine  :  } 

I  fear  before  Thee  all  the  day,  • 

Nor  would  I  dare  to  sin.  ] 

2  And  while  I  rest  my  weary  head  .| 

From  cares  and  business  free,  ] 

^Tis  sweet  conversing  on  my  bed  ;j 
With  my  own  heart  and  Thee. 

3  I  pay  this  evening  sacrifice  ;  i 

And  when  my  work  is  done,  ! 

Great  God,  my  faith  and  hope  relies  i 

Upon  Thy  grace  alone.  J 

4  Thus  with  my  thoughts  composed  to  peace,  ; 

I '11  give  mine  eyes  to  sleep ;  1 

Thy  hand  in  safety  keeps  my  days,  .        ; 

And  will  my  slumbers  keep.  \ 


PSALMS.  7 

5  First  Part.  C.  M. 

GIVE  ear  unto  my  words,  O  Lord, 
My  meditation  weigh : 
Hear  my  loud  cry,  my  King,  my  God ; 
For  I  to  Thee  will  pray. 

2  Lord,  Thou  shalt  early  hear  my  yoice : 

I  early  will  direct 
My  prayer  to  Thee ;  and,  looking  up, 
An  answer  will  expect. 

3  For  Thou  art  not  a  God  that  doth 

In  wickedness  delight : 
Neither  shall  eyil  dwell  with  Thee, 
Nor  fools  stand  in  Thy  sight. 

4  All  that  ill-doers  are  Thou  hat'st ; 

Cutt'st  off  that  liars  be : 
The  bloody  and  deceitful  man 
Abhorred  is  by  Thee. 

5  But  I  into  Thy  house  will  come 

In  Thine  abundant  grace ; 
And  I  will  worship  in  Thy  fear 
Toward  Thy  holy  place. 

5  Second  Part.  C.  M. 

LORD,  in  the  morning  Thou  shalt  hear 
]My  yoice  ascending  high; 
To  Thee  will  I  direct  my  prayer, 
To  Thee  lift  up  mine  eye : 

2  Up  to  the  hills  where  Christ  is  gone 

To  plead  for  all  His  saints, 
Presenting  at  His  Father's  throne 
Our  songs  and  our  complaints. 

3  Thou  art  a  God  before  whose  sight 

The  wicked  shall  not  stand ; 
Sinners  shall  ne'er  be  Thy  delight, 
Nor  dwell  at  Thy  right  hand. 


8  PSALMS. 

4  But  to  Thy  house  will  I  resort 

To  taste  Thy  mercies  there ; 
I  will  frequent  Thy  holy  court, 
And  worship  in  Thy  fear. 

5  O  may  Thy  Spirit  guide  my  feet 

In  ways  of  righteousness ! 
Make  every  path  of  xiuty  straight 
And  plain  before  my  face. 

6  78. 

GENTLY,  gently,  lay  Thy  rod 
On  my  sinful  head,  O  God ! 
Stay  Thy  wrath,  in  mercy  stay. 
Lest  I  sink  beneath  its  sway. 

2  Heal  me,  for  my  flesh  is  weak ; 
Heal  me,  for  Thy  grace  I  seek ; 
This  my  only  plea  I  make, — 
Heal  me  for  Thy  mercy's  sake. 

3  Who  within  the  silent  grave, 
Shall  proclaim  Thy  power  to  save? 
Lord  !  my  sinking  soul  reprieve ; 
Speak,  and  I  shall  rise  and  live. 

4  Lo !  He  comes — He  heeds  my  plea ; 
Lo  !  He  comes^the  shadows  flee ; 
Glory  round  me  dawns  once  more; 
Rise,  my  spirit !  and  adore. 

7  CM. 

MY  trust  is  in  my  heavenly  Friend, 
My  hope  in  Thee,  my  God ; 
Rise,  and  my  helpless  life  defend 
From  those  that  seek  my  blood. 

2  If  there  be  malice  found  in  me, 
I  know  Thy  piercing  eyes ; 
I  should  not  dare  appeal  to  Thee, 
Nor  ask  my  God  to  rise. 


PSALMS.  y 

3  Arise,  my  God,  lift  up  Thy  hand, 

Their  pride  and  power  control ; 
Awake  to  judgment,  and  command 
Deliverance  for  my  soul. 

4  Let  sinners  and  their  wicked  rage 

Be  humbled  to  the  dust ; 
Sliall  not  the  God  of  truth  engage 
To  vindicate  the  just  ? 

8  First  Part.  C.  M. 

HOAY  excellent  in  all  the  earth, 
Lord,  our  Lord,  is  Thy  name ! 
Who  hast  Thy  glory  far  advanced 
Above  the  starry  frame. 

2  From  infants^  and  from  sucklings'  mouth 

Thou  didest  strength  ordain. 
For  Thy  foes'  cause,  that  so  Thou  might'st 
Th'  avenging  foe  restrain. 

3  When  I  look  up  unto  the  heav'ns. 

Which  Thine  own  fingers  framed, 
Unto  the  moon,  and  to  the  stars. 
Which  were  by  Thee  ordained  ; 

4  Then  say  I,  What  is  man,  that  he 

Remembered  is  by  Thee  ? 
Or  what  the  son  of  man  that  Thou 
So'  kind  to  him  shouldst  be  ? 

5  For  Thou  a  little  lower  hast 

Him  than  the  angels  made ; 
With  glory  and  with  dignity 
Thou  crowned  hast  his  head. 

8  Second  Part.  C.  M. 

OTHOU,  to  whom  all  creatures  bow 
Within  tliis  earthly  frame. 
Through  all  the  world,  how  great  art  Thou ! 
How  glorious  is  Thy  name ! 


10  PSALMS. 

2  When  heaven,  Thy  beauteous  work  on  high, 

Employs  my  wondering  sight ; 
The  moon  that  nightly  rules  the  sky, 
With  stars  of  feebler  light ; 

3  Lord,  what  is  man,  that  Thou  shouldst  deign 

To  bear  him  in  Thy  mind ! 
Or  what  his  race,  that  Thou  shouldst  prove 
To  them  so  wondrous  kind ! 

4  O  Thou  to  whom  all  creatures  bow. 

Within  this  earthly  frame ; 
Through  all  the  world,  how  great  art  Thou ! 
How  glorious  is  Thy  name ! 

9  CM. 

WITH  my  whole  heart  I  '11  raise  my  song. 
Thy  wonders  I  '11  proclaim  : 
Thou,  Sovereign  Judge  of  right  and  wrong, 
Wilt  put  Thy  foes  to  shame. 

2  1 11  sing  Thy  majesty  and  grace ; 

My  God  prepares  His  throne 
To  judge  the  world  in  righteousness. 
And  make  His  justice  known. 

3  Then  shall  the  Lord  a  refuge  prove 

For  all  the  poor  oppressed. 
To  save  the  people  of  His  love. 
And  give  the  weary  rest. 

4  The  men  that  know  Thy  name,  will  trust 

In  Thy  abundant  grace ; 
For  Thou  wilt  ne'er  forsake  the  just, 
Who  humbly  seek  Thy  face. 

5  Sing  praises  to  the  righteous  Lord, 

Who  dwells  on  Zion's  hill. 
Who  executes  His  threatening  word, 
And  doth  His  grace  fulfil. 


PSALMS.  11 

10  C.  M. 

WHY  doth  the  Lord  depart  so  far, 
And  why  conceal  His  face, 
When  great  cahimities  appear, 
And  times  of  deep  distress  ? 

2  Arise,  O  God,  lift  up  Thine  hand, 

Attend  our  humble  cry  ; 
No  enemy  shall  dare  to  stand 
When  God  ascends  on  high. 

3  Why  do  the  men  of  malice  rage, 

And  say,  with  foolish  pride, 
"  The  God  of  heaven  will  ne'er  engage 
To  fight  on  Sion's  side?" 

4  But  Thou  for  ever  art  our  Lord, 

And  mighty  is  Thy  hand. 
As  when  the  heathen  felt  Thy  sword, 
And  perished  from  Thy  land. 

5  Thou  wilt  prepare  our  hearts  to  pray. 

And  cause  Thine  ear  to  hear ; 
Accept  the  vows  Thy  children  pay, 
And  free  Thy  saints  from  fear. 

11  L.  M. 

MY  refuge  is  the  God  of  love ; 
Why  do  my  foes  insult  and  cry, 
"  Fly,  like  a  timorous  trembling  dove ; 
To  distant  woods  or  mountains,  fly  ?" 

2  The  Lord  in  heaven  has  fixed  His  throne, 

His  eye  surveys  the  world  below  ; 
To  Him  all  mortal  things  are  known. 
His  eyelids  search  our  spirits  through. 

3  If  He  afflicts  His  saints  so  far. 

To  prove  their  love  and  try  their  grace, 
AYhat  may  the  bold  transgressors  fear  ? 
His  soul  abhors  their  wicked  ways. 


12  PSALMS. 

4  The  righteous  Lord  loves  righteous  souls, 
Whose  thoughts  and  actions  are  sincere ; 
And  Avith  a  gracious  eye  beholds 
The  men  that  His  own  image  bear. 

12  CM. 

LORD,  when  iniquities  abound, 
And  blasphemy  grows  bold. 
When  faith  is  rarely  to  be  found. 
And  love  is  waxing  cold ; 

2  Is  not  Thy  chariot  hastening  on  ? 

Hast  Thou  not  given  the  sign  ? 
•  May  we  not  trust  and  live  upon 
A  promise  so  divine? 

3  "  Yes,"  saith  the  Lord,  "  now  will  I  rise. 

And  make  the  oppressors  flee ; 
I  shall  appear  to  their  surj)rise. 
And  set  My  servants  free." 

4  Thy  word,  like  silver  seven  times  tried. 

Through  ages  shall  endure ; 
The  men  that  in  Thy  truth  confide 
Shall  find  Thy  promise  sure. 

13  CM. 

HOW  long  wilt  Thou  forget  me.  Lord  ? 
Must  I  for  ever  mourn  ? 
How  long  wilt  Thou  withdraw  from  me, 
Oh  !  never  to  return  ? 

2  O  hear,  and  to  my  longing  eyes 

Restore  Thy  wonted  light ; 
Dawn  on  my  spirit,  lest  I  sleep 
In  death's  most  gloomy  night. 

3  Since  I  have  always  placed  my  trust 

Beneath  Thy  mercy's  wing. 
Thy  saving  health  will  come ;  and  then 
My  heart  with  joy  shall  spring. 


PSALMS.  IS 

4  Then  shall  my  song,  with  praise  inspired, 
To  Thee,  my  God,  ascend, 
Who  to  Thy  servant  in  distress 
Such  bounty  didst  extend. 

14  C.  M. 

THE  Lord  from  His  celestial  throne, 
Looked  down  on  things  below. 
To  find  the  man  that  sought  His  grace. 
Or  did  His  justice  know. 

2  By  nature  all  are  gone  astray. 

Their  practice  all  the  same ; 
There  's  none  that  fears  his  Maker's  hand 
There  's  none  that  loves  His  name. 

3  Their  tongues  are  used  to  speak  deceit, 

Their  slanders  never  cease ; 
How  swift  to  mischief  are  their  feet. 
Nor  know  the  paths  of  peace ! 

4  O  !  that  salvation  might  j)roceed 

From  Sion's  sacred  place. 
Till  Israel's  captives  all  are  freed, 
And  sing  recovering  grace. 

15  First  Part.  C.  M. 

WHO  shall  inhabit  in  Thy  hill, 
O  God  of  holiness  ? 
Whom  will  the  Lord  admit  to  dwell 
So  near  His  throne  of  grace  ? 

2  The  man  that  walks  in  pious  ways. 

And  works  with  righteous  hands ; 
That  trusts  his  Maker's  promised  grace, 
And  follows  His  commands. 

3  He  speaks  the  meaning  qf  his  heart, 

Nor  slanders  with  his  tongue ; 
Will  scarce  believe  an  ill  report. 
Nor  do  his  neighbour  wrong. 

2 


14  PSALMS. 

4  His  hands  disdain  a  golden  bribe, 
And  never  wrong  the  poor : 
This  man  shall  dwell  with  God  on  earth, 
And  find  his  heaven  secure. 

15  Second  Part.  .  Ts. 

WHO,  O  Lord,  when  life  is  o'er. 
Shall  to  heavenly  mansions  soar  ? 
Who,  an  ever-welcome  guest. 
In  Thy  holy  place  shall  rest? 

2  He  whose  heart  Thy  love  has  warmed. 
He  whose  will  to  Thine  conformed. 
Bids  his  life  unsullied  run ; 

He  whose  words  and  thoughts  are  one : 

3  He  who  shuns  the  sinner's  road, 
Loving  those  who  love  their  God ; 
Who,  with  hope  and  faith  unfeigned. 
Treads  the  path  by  Thee  ordained : 

4  He  who  trusts  in  Christ  alone. 
Not  in  aught  himself  hath  done  ; 
He,  great  God  shall  be  Thy  care. 
And  Thy  choicest  blessings  share. 

15  Third  Part.  C.  M. 

WITHIN  Thy  tabernacle,  Lord, 
Who  shall  abide  with  Thee  ? 
And  in  Thy  high  and  holy  hill 
Who  shall  a  dweller  be  ? 

2  The  man  that  walketh  uprightly. 

And  worketh  righteousness. 
And  as  he  thinketh  in  his  he.art. 
So  doth  he  truth  express : 

3  Who  doth  not  slander  with  his  tongue 

Nor  to  his  friend  doth  hurt ; 
Nor  yet  against  his  neighbour  doth 
Take  up  an  ill  report : 


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PSALMS.  17 

3  How  perfect  is  Tliy  word  ! 

xViui  all  Thy  jiulgiiieiits  just ; 
For  ever  sure  Thy  promise,  Lord, 
And  men  securely  trust. 

4  I  hear  Thy  word  with  love, 

And  I  would  fain  obey : 
Send  Thy  good  Spirit  from  above 
To  guide  me,  lest  I  stray. 

5  While  with  my  heart  and  tongue 

I  spread  Thy  praise  abroad ; 
Accej^t  the  worship  and  the  song. 
My  Saviour  and  my  God. 

19  Second  Part.  L.  M. 

THE  heavens  declare  Thy  glory,  Lord ; 
In  every  star  Thy  wisdom  shines ; 
But  when  our  eyes  behold  Thy  word, 
We  read  Thy  name  in  fairer  lines. 

2  The  rolling  sun,  the  changing  light. 

And  nights  and  days  Th}^  power  confess ; 
But  the  blest  volume  Thou  hast  writ 
Eeveals  Thy  justice  and  Thy  grace. 

3  Sun,  moon,  and  stars  convey  Thy  praise 

Round  the  whole  earth,  and  never  stand ; 
So  when  Thy  truth  began  its  race. 

It  touched  and  glanced  on  every  land. 

4  Nor  shall  Thy  spreading  gospel  rest. 

Till  through  the  world  Thy  truth  has  run ; 
Till  Christ  has  all  the  nations  blest. 
That  see  the  light,  or  feel  the  sun. 

5  Great  Sun  of  Righteousness,  arise. 

Bless  the  dark  world  with  heavenly  light ; 
Thy  gospel  makes  the  simple  wise. 

Thy  laws  are  pure.  Thy  judgments  right. 

2* 


18  PSALMS. 

19  Third  Part.  C.  M. 

GOD'S  law  is  perfect,  and  converts 
The  soul  in  sin  that  lies ; 
God's  testimony  is  most  sure, 
And  makes  the  simple  wise. 

2  The  statutes  of  the  Lord  are  right,  ' 

And  do  rejoice  the  heart ; 
The  Lord's  command  is  j)ure,  and  doth 
Light  to  the  eyes  impart. 

3  Unspotted  is  the  fear  of  God, 

And  doth  endure  for  ever : 
The  judgments  of  the  Lord  are  true 
And  righteous  altogether. 

4  They  more  than  gold,  yea,  much  fine  gold, 

To  be  desired  are : 
Than  honey,  honey  from  the  comb, 
That  drop23eth,  sweeter  far. 

5  Moreover  they  Thy  servant  warn 

How  he  his  life  should  frame ; 
A  great  reward -provided  is 
For  them  that  keep  the  same. 

6  The  words  which  from  my  mouth  proceed. 

The  thoughts  sent  from  my  heart. 
Accept,  O  Lord,  for  Thou  my  strength 
And  my  Redeemer  art. 

20  s.  M. 

MAY  Jacob's  God  defend 
And  hear  us  in  distress ; 
Our  succour  from  His  temple  send, 
Our  cause  from  Sion  bless ! 

2  May  He  accej)t  our  vow, 
Our  sacrifice  receive, 
Our  heart's  devout  request  allow, 
Our  holy  wishes  give ! 


PSALMS.  19 

3  O  Lord !  Thy  saving  grace 

We  joyfully  declare ; 
Our  banner  in  Thy  name  we  raise — 
"  The  Lord  fulfil  our  prayer  !" 

4  Now  know  we  that  the  Lord 

His  chosen  will  defend ; 
From  heayen  will  strength  diyine  afford, 
And  will  their  prayer  attend. 

5  Some  earthly  succour  trust, 

But  we  in  God's  right  hand ; 
Loj  while  they  fall,  so  yain  their  boast, 
We  rise  and  upright  stand. 

6  Still  saye  us,  Lord !  and  still 

Thy  servants  deign  to  bless ; 
Hear,  King  of  heaven,  in  times  of  ill. 
The  prayers  that  we  address. 

21  C.  M. 

OUR  land,  0  Lord,  with  songs  of  praise 
Shall  in  Thy  strength  rejoice ; 
And,  blest  with  Thy  salyation,  raise 
To  heayen  their  cheerful  voice. 

2  Thy  sure  defence,  through  nations  round. 

Has  spread  our  wondrous  name ; 
And  our  successful*  actions  crow^ned 
With  dignity  and  fame. 

3  Then  let  our  land  on  God  alone 

For  timely  aid  rely ; 
His  mercy,  which  adorns  His  throne. 
Shall  all  our  wants  supply. 

4  Thus,  Lord,  Thy  wondrous  power  declare, 

And  thus  exalt  Thy  fame ; 
Whilst  we  glad  songs  of  praise  prepare 
For  Thine  almighty  name. 


20  PSALMS. 

22  L.  M. 

^  OW  let  our  mournful  songs  record 
The  dying  sorrows  of  our  Lord, 
When  He  complained  in  tears  and  blood, 
As  one  forsaken  of  his  God. 

2  The  Jews  behold  Him  thus  forlorn, 

And  shake  their  heads  and  laugh  in  scorn : 
"  He  rescued  others  from  the  grave, 
Now  let  Him  try-  Himself  to  save." 

3  They  wound  His  head.  His  hands.  His  feet. 
Till  streams  of  blood  each  other  meet ; 

By  lot  His  garments  they  divide, 

And  mock  the  pangs  in  which  He  died. 

4  But  God  His  Father  heard  His  cry ; 
Raised  from  the  dead.  He  reigns  on  high ; 
The  nations  learn  His  righteousness. 
And  humble  sinners  taste  His  grace. 

23  First  Part.      -  C.  M. 

THE  Lord's  my  Shepherd,  I  '11  not  want ; 
He  makes  me  down  to  lie 
In  pastures  green  :  He  leadeth  me 
The  quiet  waters  by. 

2  My  soul  He  doth  restore  again, 

And  me  to  walk  doth  make 
Within  the  paths  of  righteousness, 
Even  for  His  own  name's  sake. 

3  Yea,  though  I  walk  in  death's  dark  vale, 

Yet  will  I  fear  no  ill ; 
For  Thou  art  with  me,  and  Thy  rod 
And  staff  me  comfort  still. 

4  My  table  Thou  hast  furnished 

In  presence  of  my  foes ; 
My  head  Thou  dost  with  oil  anoint, 
And  my  cup  overflows. 


PSALMS.  21 

5  Goodness  and  mercy  all  my  life, 
Shall  surely  follow  me : 
And  in  God's  house  for  evermore 
My  dwelling-place  shall  be. 

23  Second  Part.  L.  P.  M. 

THE  Lord  my  pasture  shall  prepare, 
And  feed  me  with  a  shepherd's  care ; 
His  presence  shall  my  wants  supply. 
And  guard  me  with  a  watchful  eye : 
My  noon-day  walks  He  shall  attend. 
And  all  my  midnight  hours  defend. 

2  AVhen  on  the  sultry  glebe  I  faint, 
Or  on  the  thirsty  mountain  pant ; 
To  fertile  vales  and  dewy  meads. 
My  weary,  wandering  steps  He  leads. 
Where  peaceful  rivers,  soft  and  slow. 
Amid  the  verdant  landscape  flow. 

8  Though  in  the  paths  of  death  I  tread. 
With  gloomy  horrors  overspread, 
My  steadfast  heart  shall  fear  no  ill. 
For  Thou,  O  Lord,  art  w^ith  me  still ; 
Thy  friendly  arm  shall  give  me  aid. 
And  guide  me  through  the  dreadful  shade. 

4  Though  in  a  bare  and  rugged  way. 
Through  devious,  lonely  wilds  I  stray. 
Thy  bounty  shall  my  pains  beguile. 
The  barren  wilderness  shall  smile. 
With  sudden  green  and  herbage  crowned. 
And  streams  shall  murmur  all  around. 

23  Third  Part.  S.  M. 

THE  Lord  my  Shepherd  is, 
I  shall  be  well  supplied ; 
Since  He  is  mine,  and  I  am  His, 
What  can  I  want  beside  ? 


22  ,     PSALMS. 

2  He  leads  me  to  the  place 

Where  heavenly  pasture  grows ; 
Where  living  waters  gently  pass, 
And  full  salvation  flows. 

3  If  e'er  I  go  astray, 

He  doth  my  soul  reclaim, 
And  guides  me  in  His  own  right  way, 
For  His  most  holy  name. 

4  While  He  aflPords  His  aid, 

I  cannot  yield  to  fear ; 
Tho'  I  should  walk  thro'  death's  dark  shade, 
My  Shepherd  's  with  me  there. 

5  Amid  surrounding  foes 

Thou  dost  my  table  spread. 
My  cup  with  blessings  overflows. 
And  joy  exalts  my  head. 

6  The  bounties  of  Thy  love 

Shall  crown  my  following  days ; 
Nor  from  Thy  house  will  I  remove, 
Nor  cease  to  speak  Thy  praise. 

24  CM. 

LIFT  up  your  heads,  eternal  gates ! 
Unfold,  to  entertain 
The  King  of  glory  ;  see  !  He  comes, 
With  His  celestial  train. 

2  Who  is  this  King  of  glory — who  ? 

The  Lord,  for  strength  renowned ; 
-    In  battle  mighty ;  o'er  His  foes 
Eternal  Victor  crowned. 

3  Lift  up  your  heads,  ye  gates!  unfold, 

In  state  to  entertain 
The  King  of  glory ;  see !  He  comes, 
With  all  His  shining  train. 


PSALMS.  23 

4  Who  is  the  King  of  glory — who  ? 
The  Lord  of  hosts  renowned : 
Of  glory  He  alone  is  King, 
AVho  is  with  glory  crowned. 

25  F^RST  Part.  S.  M. 

TO  Thee  I  lift  my  soul : 
O  Lord,  I  trust  in  Thee : 
My  God,  let  me  not  be  ashamed, 
Nor  foes  triumj^h  o'er  me. 

2  Show  me  Thy  ways,  O  Lord, 

Thy  paths,  O  teach  Thou  me : 
And  do  Thou  lead  me  in  Thy  truth, 
Therein  my  teacher  be. 

3  For  Thou  art  God  that  dost 

To  me  salvation  send, 
And  I  upon  Thee  all  the  day 
Expecting  do  attend. 

4  My  sins  and  faults  of  youth 

Do  Thou,  O  Lord,  forget ; 
After  Thy  mercy  think  on  me. 
And  for  Thy  goodness  great. 

5  God  good  and  upright  is : 

The  way  He  '11  sinners  show, 
The  meek  in  judgment  He  will  guide. 
And  make  His  path  to  know. 

25  Second  Part.  S.  M. 

T  LIFT  my  soul  to  God, 
i     My  trust  is  in  Plis  name ;    • 
Let  not  the  foes  that  seek  my  blood 
Still  triumph  in  my  shame. 

2  From  the  first  dawning  light 
Till  evening  shades  arise. 
For  Thy  salvation.  Lord,  I  wait, 
With  ever-longing  eyes. 


24  PSALMS. 

3  Remember  all  Thy  grace, 

And  lead  me  in  Thy  truth : 
Forgive  the  sins  of  riper  days, 
And  follies  of  my  youth. 

4  The  Lord  is  just  and  kind, 

The  meek  shall  learn  His  ways, 
And  every  humble  sinner  find 
The  methods  of  His  grace. 

5  For  His  own  goodness'  sake 

He  saves  my  soul  from  shame ; 
He  pardons,  though  my  guilt  be  great, 
Through  my  Redeemer's  name. 

26  First  Part.  C.  M. 

EXAMINE  me,  and  do  me  prove ; 
Try  heart  and  reins,  O  God : 
For  Thy  love  is  before  mine  eyes, 
Thy  truth's  paths  I  have  trod. 

2  With  persons  vain  I  have  not  sat, 
Nor  with  dissemblers  gone : 
Th'  assembly  of  ill  men  I  hate : 
To  sit  with  -such  I  shun. 

.3  Mine  hands  in  innocence,  O  Lord, 
I  '11  wash  and  purify  ; 
So  to  Thine  holy  altar  go, 

And  compass  it  will  I :  # 

4  That  I,  with  voice  of  thanksgiving, 

May  publish  and  declare, 
And  tell  of  all  Thy  mighty  works. 
That  great  and  wondrous  are. 

5  The  habitations  of  Thy  house. 

Lord,  I  have  loved  Avell : 
Yea,  in  that  place  I  do  delight 
Where  doth  Thine  honour  dwell. 


PSALMS.  25 

26  Secx)xd  Part.  C.  M. 
JUDGE  me,  O  Lord,  for  I  the  paths 

fj      Of  righteousness  have  trod  ; 
I  shall  not  fail,  who  all  my  trust 
Repose  on  Thee,  my  God. 

2  I  '11  wash  my  hands  in  innocence, 

And  round  Thine  altar  go ; 
Pour  the  glad  hymn  of  ti'iumph  thence, 
And  thence  Thy  wonders  show. 

3  My  thanks  I  '11  puhlish  there,  and  tell 

How  Thy  renown  excels  ; 
That  seat  affords  me  most  delight, 
In  which  Thy  honour  dwells. 

27  FiEST  Pakt.  C.  M. 

OLOED,  give  ear  unto  my  voice, 
When  I  do  cry  to  Thee ; 
Upon  me  also  mercy  have, 
And  do  Thou  answer  me. 

2  When  Thou  didst  say.  Seek  ye  my  face, 

Then  unto  Thee  reply 
Thus  did  my  heart,  Above  all  things 
Thy  face,  Lord,  seek  will  I. 

3  Far  from  me  hide  not  Thou  Thy  face ; 

Put  not  away  from  Thee 
Thy  servant  in  Thy  wrath :  Thou  hast 
Aii  helper  been  to  me. 

4  O  God  of  my  salvation, 

Leave  me  not,  nor  forsake : 
Tho'  me  my  parents  both  should  leave,  * 

The  Lord  will  me  up  take. 

5  O  Lord,  instruct  me  in  Thy  way. 

To  me  a  leader  43e 
In  a  plain  path,  because  of  those 
That  hatred  bear  to  me. 


26  PSALMS. 

27  Second  Part.  C.  M. 

THE  Lord  of  glory  is  my  light, 
And  my  salvation  too ; 
God  is  my  strength ;  nor  will  I  fear 
What  all  my  foes  can  do. 

2  One  privilege  my  heart  desires ; 

O  !  grant  me  mine  abode 
Among  the  churches  of  Thy  saints, 
The  temples  of  my  God. 

3  There  shall  I  offer  my  requests, 

And  see  Thy  beauty  still, 
Shall  hear  Thy  messages  of  love. 
And  there  inquire  Thy  will. 

4  When  troubles  rise  and  storms  appear. 

There  may  His  children  hide ; 
God  is  a  strong  pavilion,  where 
He  makes  my  soul  abide. 

5  Now  shall  my  head  be  lifted  high 

Above  my  foes  around, 
And  songs  of  joy  and  victory 
Within  Thy  temple  sound. 

28  First  Part.  C.  M, 

ADOEED  for  ever  be  the  Lord ; 
His  praise  I  will  resound, 
From  whom  the  cries  of  my  distress 
A  gracious  answer  found. 

2  He  is  my  strength  and  shield ;  my  heart 

Has  trusted  in  His  name ; 
And  now  relieved,  my  heart,  with  joy, 
His  praises  shall  proclaim. 

3  The  Lord,  the  everlasting  God, 

Is  my  defence  and  rock ; 
The  saving  health,  the  saving  strength, 
Of  His  anointed  flock. 


PSALMS.  27 

4  O  save  and  bless  Thy  people,  Lord, 
Thy  heritage  j^reserve ; 
Feed,  strengthen,  and  support  their  hearts, 
That  we  may  never  swerve. 

28  Second  Part.  C.  M. 

LORD,  I  will  Thee  extol,  for  Thou 
Hast  lifted  me  on  high. 
And  over  me  Thou  to  rejoice 
Mad'st  not  mine  enemy. 

2  O  Thou  who  art  the  Lord  my  God, 

I  in  distress  to  Thee, 
With  loud  cries  lifted  up  my  voice, 
And  Thou  hast  healed  me. 

3  O  Lord,  my  soul  Thou  hast  brought  up, 

And  rescued  from  the  grave ; 
That  I  to  pit  should  not  go  down, 
Alive  Thou  didst  me  save. 

4  O  ye  that  are  His  holy  ones. 

Sing  praise  unto  the  Lord ; 
And  give  unto  Him  thanks,  when  ye 
His  holiness  record. 

5  For  but  a  moment  lasts  His  wrath ; 

Life  in  His  favour  lies : 
Weeping  may  for  a  night  endure. 
At  morn  doth  joy  arise. 

29  L.  M. 

GIVE  to  the  Lord,  ye  sons  of  fame, 
Give  to  the  Lord  renown  and  power ; 
Ascribe  due  honours  to  His  name. 
And  His  eternal  might  adore. 

2  The  Lord  proclaims  His  power  aloud 
Through  every  ocean,  every  land ; 
His  voice  divides  the  watery  cloud, 

And  lightnings  blaze  at  His  command. 


.28  PSALMS. 

3  The  Lord  sits  sovereign  on  the  flood, 

The  Thunderer  reigns  for  ever  King ; 
But  makes  His  church  His  blest  abode, 
Where  we  His  awful  glories  sing. 

4  In  gentler  language,  there  the  Lord 

The  counsel  of  His, grace  imparts: 
Amidst  the  raging  storm  His  word 

Speaks  peace  and  courage  to  our  hearts. 

30  S.  M. 

GIVE  to  the  winds  thy  fears ; 
Hope  on,  be  not  dismayed : 
God  hears  thy  sighs  and  counts  thy  tears ; 
God  shall  lift  up  thy  head. 

2  Through  waves,  and  clouds,  and  storms, 

He  gently  clears  thy  way ; 
Wait  thou  His  time  :  the  darkest  night 
Shall  end  in  brightest  day. 

3  Far,  far  above  thy  thought 

His  counsel  shall  appear. 
When  fully  He  the  work  hath  wrought, 
That  caused  thy  needless  fear. 

4  What  though  thou  rulest  not ! 

Y«t  heaven,  and  earth,  and  hell 
Proclaim — God  sitteth  on  the  throne, 
And  ruleth  all  things  well. 

31  S.M. 

MY  spirit  on  Thy  care. 
Dear  Father,  I  recline ; 
Thou  wilt  not  leave  me  to  despair, 
For  Thou  art  love  divine. 

2  In  Thee  I  place  my  trust. 
On  Thee  I  calmly  rest ; 
I  know  Thee  good,  I  know  Thee  just, 
And  count  Thy  choice  the  best. 


PSALMS.  29 

3  Whatever  events  betide, 

Thy  will  tliey  all  j^erform, 
Safe  in  Thy  breast  my  head  I  hide, 
Nor  fear  the  coming  storm. 

4  Let  good  or  ill  befall, 

It  must  be  good  for  me ; 

Secure  in  having  Thee  in  all, 

And  having  all  in  Thee. 

32  First  Part.  S.  M. 

0!  BLESSED  souls  are  they. 
Whose  sins  are  covered  o'er ; 
Divinely  blessed,  to  whom  the  Lord 
Imj^utes  their  guilt  no  more. 

2  They  mourn  their  follies  past. 

And  keep  their  hearts  with  care; 
Their  lips  and  lives  without  deceit 
Shall  prove  their  faith  sincere. 

3  While  I  concealed  my  guilt, 

I  felt  the  painful  wound, 
Till  I  confessed  my  sins  to  Thee, 
And  ready  pardon  found. 

4  Let  sinners  learn  to  pray. 

Let  saints  keep  near  the  throne ; 
Our  help  in  times  of  deep  distress 
Is  found  in  God  alone. 

32  Secokd  Part.  L.  M. 

BLEST  is  the  man,  for  ever  blest. 
Whose  guilt  is  pardoned  by  his  God ; 
Whose  sins  with  sorrow  are  confessed. 
And  covered  with  his  Saviour's  blood. 

2  Before  His  judgment  seat,  the  Lord 
No  more  permits  his  crimes  to  rise ; 
He  pleads  no  merit  of  reward. 

And  not  on  works,  but  grace,  relies. 


30  PSALMS. 

3  From  guile  his  heart  and  lips  are  free ; 

His  liumble  joy,  his  holy  fear, 
With  dee|)  repentance  well  agree, 
And  join  to  prove  his  faith  sincere. 

4  How  glorious  is  that  righteousness 

That  hides  and  cancels  all  his  sins! 
While  a  bright  evidence  of  grace 

Through  all  his  life  appears  and  shines. 

32  Third  Part.  C.  M. 

0  BLESSED  is  the  man  to  whom 
Is  freely  j)ai*doned 
All  the  transgressions  he  hath  done, 
Whose  sin  is  covered. 

2  Blest  is  the  man  to  whom  the  Lord 

Im23uteth  not  his  sin. 
And  in  whose  spirit  there 's  no  guile, 
Nor  fraud  is  found  therein. 

3  I  will  confess  unto  the  Lord 

My  trespasses,  said  I ; 
And  of  my  sin  Thou  freely  didst 
Forgive  th'  iniquity. 

4  For  this  shall  every  godly  one 

His  prayer  make  unto  Thee : 
In  such  a  time  he  shall  Tliee  seek. 
As  found  Thou  mayest  be. 

5  Thou  art  my  hiding-place,  Thou  shalt 

From  trouble  keep  me  free ; 
Thou,  with  songs  of  deliverance. 
About  shalt  compass  me. 

33  CM. 

LET  all  the  just  to  God  with  joy 
Their  cheerful  voices  raise ; 
For  Avell  the  righteous  it  becomes 
To  sing  glad  songs  of  praise. 


PSALMS.  31 

2  For  faitliful  is  the  word  of  God ; 

His  works  with  truth  abound ; 
He  justice  loves,  and  all  the  earth 
Is  with  His  goodness  crowned. 

3  Whate'er  the  mighty  Lord  decrees 

Shall  stand  for  ever  sure ; 
The  settled  purpose  of  His  heart 
To  ages  shall  endure. 

4  Our  soul  on  God  with  patience  waits ; 

Our  helj)  and  shield  is  He : 
Then,  Lord,  let  still  our  hearts  rejoice, 
Because  we  trust  in  Thee. 

5  The  riches  of  Thy  mercy.  Lord, 

Do  Thou  to  us  extend ; 
Since  we,  for  all  we  want  or  wish, 
On  Thee  alone  depend. 

34  First  Part.  C.  M. 

THE  angel  of  the  Lord  encamps, 
And  round  encompasseth 
All  those  about  that  do  Him  fear, 
And  them  delivereth. 

2  O  taste  and  see  that  God  is  good ; 

Who  trusts  in  Him  is  blest. 
Fear  God,  His  saints :  none  that  Him  fear 
Shall  be  with  want  oppressed. 

3  The  lions  young  may  hungry  be. 

And  they  may  lack  their  food ; 
But  they  that  truly  seek  the  Lord 
Shall  not  lack,  any  good. 

4  O  children,  hither  do  ye  come. 

And  unto  me  give  ear ; 
I  shall  you  teach  to  understand 
How  ye  the  Lord  should  fear. 


32  PSALMS. 

5  What  man  is  he  that  life  desires, 
To  see  good  would  live  long  ? 
Thy  lips  refrain  from  speaking  guile, 
And  from  ill  words  thy  tongue. 

34  '  Second  Part.  ,  '         CM. 

THROUGH  all  the  changing  scenes  of  life. 
In  trouble  and  in  joy, 
The  praises  of  my  God  shall  still 
My  heart  and  tongue  employ. 

2  My  soul  shall  make  her  boast  in  Him, 

And  celebrate  His  fame  ; 
Come,  magnify  the  Lord  with  me, 
With  me  exalt  His  name. 

3  The  hosts  of  God  encamj)  around 

The  dwellings  of  the  just ; 

Deliverance  He  affords  to  all 

Who  on  His  succour  trust. 

4  O !  make  but  trial  of  His  love; 

Experience  will  decide. 
How  blest  they  are,  and  only  they. 
Who  in  His  truth  confide. 

5  Fear  Him,  ye  saints ;  and  you  will  then 

Have  nothing  else  to  fear; 
Come,  make  His  service  your  delight; 
He  Ml  make  your  wants  His  care. 

35  c.M. 

NOW  plead  my  cause.  Almighty  God, 
With  all  the  sons  of  strife ; 
And  fight  against  the  men  of  blood. 
Who  fight  against  my  life. 

2  Draw  out  Thy  spear,  and  stop  their  way, 
Lift  their  avenging  rod ; 
But  to  my  soul  in  mercy  say, 
"I  am  thy  Saviour  God." 


PSALMS.  33 

3  They  i3lant  their  snares  to  catch  my  feet, 

And  nets  of  mischief  spread ; 
Phmge  the  destroyers  in  the  pit 
That  their  own  hands  have  made. 

4  Then  will  I  raise  my  tuneful  voice 

To  make  Th}^  wonders  known ; 
In  their  salvation  I  '11  rejoice, 
And  bless  Thee  for  my  own. 

36  First  Part.  C.  M. 

THY  mercy,  Lord,  is  in  the  heavens ; 
Thy  truth  doth  reach  the  clouds ; 
Thy  justice  is  like  mountains  great ; 
Thy  judgments  deep  as  floods. 

2  Lord,  Thou  preservest  man  and  beast ; 

How  precious  is  Thy  grace ! 
Therefore,  in  shadow  of  Thy  wings. 
Men's  sons  their  trust  shall  place. 

3  They  with  the  fatness  of  Thy  house 

Shall  be  well  satisfied ; 
From  rivers  of  Thy  j)leasures  Thou 
Wilt  drink  to  them  provide. 

4  Because  of  life  the  fountain  pure 

Remains  alone  with  Thee ; 
And  in  that  purest  light  of  Thine 
We  clearly  light  shall  see. 

36  SEco^^D  Part.  C.  M. 

TJIY  justice.  Lord,  maintains  its  throne, 
Though  mountains  melt  away  ; 
Thy  judgments  are  a  world  unknown, 
A  deep  unfathomed  sea. 

2  Above  these  heavens'  created  rounds, 
Thy  mercies,  Lord,  extend ; 
Thy  truth  outlives  the  narrow  bounds, 
Where  time  and  nature  end. 


34  PSALMS. 

3  From  Thee,  when  creature-streams  run  low, 

And  mortal  comforts  die, 
Perpetual  springs  of  life  shall  flow, 
And  raise  our  pleasures  high. 

4  Though  all  created  light  decay, 

And  death  close  wp.  our  eyes. 
Thy  presence  makes  eternal  day 
Where  clouds  can  never  rise. 

37  c.  M. 

MY  God,  the  steps  of  pious  men 
Are  ordered  by  Thy  will ; 
Though  they  should  fall,  they  rise  again ; 
Thy  hand  supports  them  still. 

2  The  heavenly  heritage  is  theirs. 

Their  portion  and  their  home  ; 
He  feeds  them  now,  and  makes  them  heirs 
Of  blessings  long  to  come. 

3  Wait  on  the  Lord,  ye  sons  of  men, 

Nor  fear  when  tyrants  frown ; 
Ye  shall  confess  their  pride  was  vain, 
When  justice  casts  them  down. 

4  The  haughty  sinner  have  I  seen, 

Not  fearing  man  nor  God, 
Like  a  tall  bay -tree,  fair  and  green. 
Spreading  his  arms  abroad. 

5  And  lo,  he  vanished  from  the  ground. 

Destroyed  by  hands  unseen : 
Nor  root,  nor  branch,  nor  leaf  was  found, 
Where  all  that  pride  had  been. 

6  But  mark  the  man  of  holy  fear. 

How  blest  is  his  decease ! 
He  spends  his  days  in  duty  here. 
And  leaves  the  world  in  peace. 


PSALMS.  35 

38  C.  M. 

I^HY  cliastening  wrath,  O  Lord,  restrain, 
_    Though  I  deserve  it  all : 
Nor  let  on  me  the  heavy  storm 
Of  Thy  displeasure  fall. 

2  My  sins,  which  to  a  deluge  swell. 

My  sinking  head  overflow, 
And,  for  my  feeble  strength  to  bear. 
Too  vast  a  burden  grow. 

3  But,  Lord,  before  Thy  searching  eyes. 

All  my  desires  appear ; 
The  groanings  of  my  burden'd  soul 
Have  reached  Thine  open  ear. 

4  Forsake  me  not,  O  Lord,  my  God, 

Nor  far  from  me  depart ; 
Make  haste  to  my  relief,  O  Thou 
Who  my  salvation  art. 

39  C.  M. 

I'^EACH  me  the  measure  of  my  days, 
-    Thou  Maker  of  my  frame ; 
I  would  survey  life's  narrow  space, 
And  learn  how  frail  I  am. 

2  A  span  is  all  that  we  can  boast. 

An  inch  or  two  of  time : 
Man  is  but  vanity  and  dust 
In  all  his  flower  and  prime. 

3  What  should  I  wish  or  wait  for  then, 

From  creatures,  earth,  and  dust? 
They  make  our  expectations  vain, 
And  disappoint  our  trust. 

4  Now  I  forbid  my  carnal  hope. 

My  fond  desires  recall  ; 
I  give  my  mortal  interest  up, 
And  make  my  God  my  all. 


36  PSALMS. 

40  c.  M. 
T  WAITED  patient  for  th'e  Lord, 

X     He  bowed  to  hear  my  cry ; 
He  saw  me  resting  on  His  word, 
And  brought  salvation  nigh. 

2  He  raised  me  from  a  horrid  pit, 

Where  mourning  long  I  lay ; 
And  from  my  bonds  released  my  feet — 
Deep  bonds  of  miry  clay. 

3  Firm  on  a  rock  He  iiade  me  stand, 

And  taught  my  ch  ^.erful  tongue 
To  praise  the  wonders  of  His  hand. 
In  a  new  thankful  song. 

4  I  '11  spread  His  works  of  grace  abroad ; 

The  saints  with  joy  shall  hear, 
And  sinners  learn  to  make  my  God 
Their  only  hope  and  fear. 

5  How  many  are  Thy  thoughts  of  love ! 

Thy  mercies,  Lord,  how  great ! 
We  have  not  words  nor  hours  enough 
Their  numbers  to  repeat. 

6  AVhen  I  'm  afflicted,  poor  and  low. 

And  light  and  peace  depart. 
My  God  beholds  my  heavy  wo. 
And  bears  me  on  His  heart. 

41  L.  M. 

BLEST  is  the  man  whose  heart  can  move. 
And  melt  with  pity  to  the  poor. 
Whose  soul,  by  sympathizing  love, 
Feels  what  his  fellow-saints  endure. 

2  His  heart  contrives  for  their  relief 

More  good  than  his  own  hands  can  do : 
He,  in  the  time  of  general  grief. 
Shall  find  the  Lord  has  mercy  too. 


PSALMS.  37 

;]  His  soul  shall  live  secure  on  earth, 
With  secret  blessings  on  his  head, 
AVhen  drought,  and  pestilence,  and  dearth, 
Around  him  multiply  their  dead. 

4  Or  if  he  languish  on  his  couch, 

God  will  pronounce  his  sins  forgiven, 
Will  save  him  with  a  healing  touch, 
Or  take  his  willing  soul  to  heaven. 

42  C.  M. 

i  S  pants  the  hart  for  cooling  streams 
l\.  When  heated  in  the  chase  ; 
So  longs  my  soul,  O  God,  for  Thee, 
And  Thy  refreshing  grace. 

2  For  Thee,  my  God,  the  living  God, 

My  thirsty  soul  doth  pine ; 
Oh !  when  shall  I  behold  Thy  face. 
Thou  Majesty  divine. 

3  Why  restless,  why  cast  down,  my  soul  ? 

Trust  God ;  and  He  '11  employ 
His  aid  for  thee,  and  change  these  sighs 
To  thankful  hymns  of  joy. 

4  Why  restless,  why  cast  down,  my  soul  ? 

Hope  still ;  and  thou  slialt  sing 
The  praise  of  Him  who  is  thy  God, 
Thy  health's  eternal  spring. 

43  First  Part.  C.  M. 

OSEXD  Thy  light  forth  and  Thy  truth ; 
Let  them  be  guides  to  me. 
And  bring  me  to  Thine  holy  hill, 
Even  where  Thy  dwellings  be. 

2  TJien  will  I  to  God's  altar  go. 
To  God,  my  chiefest  joy  ; 
Yea,  God,  my  God,  Thy  name  to  praise 
My  harp  I  will  employ. 


X 


38  PSALMS. 

3  Why  art  thou  then  cast  down,  my  soul  ? 

What  should  discourage  thee  ? 
And  why  with  vexing  thoughts  art  thou 
Disquieted  in  me  ? 

4  Still  trust  in  God ;  for  Him  to  praise 

Good  cause  I  yet  shall  have : 
He  of  my  count'nance  is  the  health, 
My  God  that  doth  me  save. 

43  Second  Paet.  C.  M. 

JUDGE  me,  O  God,  and  plead  my  cause. 
Against  a  sinful  race ; 
From  vile  oppression  and  deceit 
Secure  me  by  Thy  grace. 

2  On  Thee  my  steadfast  hope  depends, 

And  am  I  left  to  mourn  ? 
To  sink  in  sorrow,  and  in  vain 
Implore  Thy  kind  return  ? 

3  O !  send  Thy  light  to  guide  my  feet, 

And  bid  Thy  truth  appear ; 

Conduct  me  to  Thy  holy  hill^ 

To  taste  Thy  mercies  there. 

4  Then  to  Thine  altar,  O  my  God, 

My  joyful  feet  shall  rise  ; 
And  my  triumj^hant  songs  shall  praise 
The  God  that  rules  the  skies. 

5  Sink  not,  my  soul,  beneath  thy  fear. 

Nor  yield  to  dark  despair ; 
For  I  shall  live  to  praise  the  Lord, 
And  bless  His  guardian  care. 

44  C.  M. 

IGED,  we  have  heard  Thy  works  of  old, » 
J  Thy  works  of  j)Ower  and  grace, 
When  to  our  ears  our  fathers  told 
The  wonders  of  their  days. 


PSALMS.  39 

2  They  saw  the  boautcous  churches  rise, 

The  si)reading  gosi)el  run ; 
While  light  and  glory  from  the  skies 
Through  all  their  temples  shone. 

3  In  God  they  boasted  all  the  day, 

And  in  a  cheerful  throng 
Did  thousands  meet  to  praise  and  pray. 
And  grace  was  all  their  song. 

4  But  now  our  souls  are  seized  with  shame. 

Confusion  fills  our  face. 
To  hear  the  enemy  blaspheme, 
And  fools  reproach  Thy  grace. 

5  Awake,  arise,  almighty  Lord, 

Why  sleeps  Thy  wonted  grace  ? 
Why  should  we  seem  like  men  abhorred, 
Or  banished  from  Thy  face  ? 

6  Redeem  us  from  perpetual  shame. 

Our  Saviour  and  our  God ; 
AVe  plead  the  honours  of  Thy  name. 
The  merits  of  Thy  blood. 

45  C.  M. 

I'LL  speak  the  honours  of  my  King, 
His  form  divinely  fair ; 
None  of  the  sons  of  mortal  race 
May  with  the  Lord  compare. 

2  Sweet  is  Thy  speech,  and  heavenly  grace 

Upon  Thy  lips  is  shed ; 
Thy  God,  with  blessings  infinite, 
Hath  crowned  Thy  sacred  head. 

3  Gird  on  Thy  sword,  victorious  Prince, 

Ivide  with  majestic  sway ; 
Thy  terror  shall  strike  through  Thy  foes. 
And  make  the  world  obey. 


40  PSALMS. 

4  Thy  throne,  O  God,  for  ever  stands  ; 

Thy  word  of  grace  shall  prove 
A  peaceful  sceptre  in  Thy  hands, 
To  rule  Thy  saints  by  love. 

5  Justice  and  truth  attend  Thee  still, 

But  mercy  is  Thy  choice : 
And  God,  Thy  God,-  Thy  soul  shall  fill 
With  most  peculiar  joys. 

46  FiBST  Pakt.  c.  :m, 

GOD  is  our  refuge  and  our  strength, 
In  straits  a  present  aid  ; 
Therefore,  although  the  earth  remove. 
We  will  not  be  afraid ; 

2  Though  hills  amidst  the  seas  be  cast ; 

Though  waters  roaring  make. 
And  troubled  be  ;  yea,  though  the  hills 
By  swelling  seas  do  shake. 

3  A  river  is,  whose  streams  do  glad 

The  city  of  our  God ; 
The  holy  place,  wherein  the  Lord 
Most  high  hath  His  abode. 

4  God  in  the  midst  of  her  doth  dwell ; 

Nothing  shall  her  remove  : 
The  Lord  to  her  an  helper  will. 
And  that  right  early,  prove. 

5  The  Lord  of  hosts  upon  our  side 

Doth  constantly  remain : 
The  God  of  Jacob 's  our  refuge, 
Us  safely  to  maintain. 

46  Second  Part.  L.  M. 

GOD  is  the  refuge  of  His  saints. 
When  storms  of  sharp  distress  invade ; 
Ere  we  can  offer  our  complaints, 
Behold  Him  present  with  His  aid. 


PSALMS.  41 

2  Let  mountains  from  their  seats  be  hurled 

Down  to  the  deep  and  buried  there; 
Convulsions  shake  the  solid  world, 
Our  faith  shall  never  yield  to  fear. 

3  Loud  may  the  troubled  ocean  roar, 

In  sacred  peace  our  souls  abide. 
While  every  nation,  every  shore. 

Trembles,  and  dreads  the  swelling  tide. 

4  There  is  a  stream,  whose  gentle  flow 

Supplies  the  city  of  our  God ! 
Life,  love,  and  joy  still  gliding  through, 
And  watering  our  divine  abode. 

5  That  sacred  stream,  Thine  holy  word. 

Supports  our  faith,  our  fear  controls ; 
Sweet  peace  Thy  promises  afford. 

And  give  new  strength  to  fainting  souls. 

6  Sion  enjoys  her  Monarch's  love. 

Secure  against  a  threatening  hour ; 
Nor  can  her  firm  foundation  move. 

Built  on  His  truth,  and  armed  with  power. 

47  C.  M 

0!  FOR  a  shout  of  sacred  joy 
To  God,  the  sovereign  King ! 
Let  every  land  their  tongues  employ, 
And  hymns  of  triumph  sing. 

2  Jesus,  our  God  ascends  on  high; 

His  heavenly  guards  around 
Attend  Him  rising  through  the  sky, 
With  trumpets'  joyful  sound. 

3  Wliile  angels  shout  and  praise  their  King, 

Let  mortals  learn  their  strains ; 
Let  all  the  earth  His  honours  sing ; 
O'er  all  the  earth  He  reigns. 

4* 


42  PSALMS. 

4  Rehearse  His  praise  with  awe  profound ; 

Let  knowledge  guide  the  song ; 
Nor  mock  Him  with  a  solemn  sound 
Upon  a  thoughtless  tongue. 

5  In  Israel  stood  His  ancient  throne, 

He  loved  that  chosen  race ; 
But  now  He  calls  the  world  His  own, 
And  heathens  taste  His  grace. 

6  The  Gentile  nations  are  the  Lord's, 

There  Abraham's  God  is  known ; 
While  powers  and  princes,  shields  and  swords, 
Submit  before  His  throne. 

48  First  Part.  S.  M. 

GEE  AT  is  the  Lord  our  God, 
And  let  His  praise  be  great ; 
He  makes  His  churches  His  abode, 
His  most  delightful  seat. 

2  These  temples  of  His  grace. 

How  beautiful  they  stand ! 
The  honours  of  our  native  j)lace, 
And  bulwarks  of  our  land. 

3  In  Sion  God  is  known 

A  refuge  in  distress; 
How  bright  has  His  salvation  shone! 
How  fair  His  heavenly  grace ! 

4  When  kings  against  her  joined. 

And  saw  the  Lord  was  there. 
In  Avild  confusion  of  the  mind 
They  fled  with  hasty  fear. 

5  When  navies,  tall  and  proud. 

Attempt  to  spoil  our  peace. 
He  sends  His  tempests  roaring  loud, 
And  sinks  them  in  the  seas. 


PSALMS.  43 

6  Oft  have  our  fatliors  told, 

Our  eyes  have  often  seen, 
How  well  our  God  secures  the  fold, 
Where  His  own  Hocks  have  been. 

7  In  every  ncAV  distress 

We  '11  to  His  house  repair ; 
Recall  to  mind  His  wondrous  grace, 
And  seek  deliverance  there. 

48  Second  Part.  S.  M. 

17^  AR,  as  Thy  name  is  known 
.     The  world  declares  Thy  praise ; 
Thy  saints,  O  Lord,  before  Thy  throne 
Their  songs  of  honour  raise. 

2  With  joy  Thy  people  stand 

On  Sion's  chosen  hill ; 
Proclaim  the  wonders  of  Thy  hand, 
And  counsels  of  Thy  will. 

3  Let  strangers  walk  around 

The  city  where  we  dwell, 
Compass  and  view  Thy  holy  ground, 
And  mark  the  building  well: 

4  The  orders  of  Thy  house, 

The  worship  of  Thy  court, 
The  cheerful  songs,  the  solemn  vows ; 
And  make  a  fair  report. 

5  How  decent  and  how  wise ! 

How  glorious  to  behold ! 
Beyond  the  pomp  that  charms  the  eyes, 
And  rites  adorned  with  gold. 

6  The  God  we  worship  now 

Will  guide  us  till  we  die ; 
Will  be  our  God  while  here  below, 
And  ours  above  the  sky. 


44  PSALMS. 

48  Third  Part.  C.  M. 

GREAT  is  the  Lord,  and  greatly  He 
Is  to  be  praised  still, 
Within  the  city  of  our  God, 
Upon  His  holy  hill. 

2  Mount  Sion  stands  most  beautiful, 

The  joy  of  all  the  land ; 
The  city  of  the  mighty  King 
On  her  north  sid^  doth  stand. 

3  Walk  about  Sion,  and  go  round ; 

The  high  tow'rs  thereof  tell : 
Consider  ye  her  palaces, 

And  mark  her  buhvarks  well : 

4  That  ye  may  tell  posterity. 

For  this  God  doth  abide 
Our  God  for  evermore ;  He  will 
Ev'n  unto  death  us  guide. 

49  CM. 

WHY  doth  the  man  of  riches  grow 
To  insolence  and  pride. 
To  see  his  wealth  and  honours  flow 
With  every  rising  tide  ? 

2  Why  doth  he  treat  the  poor  with  scorn. 

Made  of  the  self-same  clay ; 
And  boast  as  though  his  flesh  were  born 
Of  better  dust  than  they  ? 

3  Not  all  his  treasures  can  procure 

His  soul  a  short  reprieve, 
Redeem  from  death  one  guilty  hour, 
Or  make  his  brother  live. 

4  Vain  are  his  thoughts,  his  hopes  are  lost, 

How  soon  his  memory  dies ! 
His  name  is  buried  in  the  dust. 
Where  his  own  body  lies. 


PSALMS.  45 

50  C.  M. 

THE  Lord,  the  Judge,  before  His  throne 
Bids  the  whole  earth  draw  nigh. 
The  nations  near  the  rising  sun, 
And  near  the  western  sky. 

2  No  more  shall  bold  blasphemers  say, 

"Judgment  will  ne'er  begin;" 
No  more  abuse  His  long  delay 
To  insolence  and  sin. 

3  Tlironed  on  a  cloud  our  God  shall  come, 

Bright  flames  prepare  His  way  ; 
Thunder  and  darkness,  fire  and  storm 
Lead  on  the  dreadful  day. 

4  Heaven  from  above  His  call  shall  hear, 

Attending  angels  come, 
And  earth  and  hell  shall  know  and  fear 
His  justice  and  their  doom. 

5  "  But  gather  all  My  saints,"  He  cries, 

"  That  made  their  peace  with  God 
By  the  Bedeemer's  sacrifice, 
And  sealed  it  with  His  blood. 

6  "  Their  faith  and  works,  brought  forth  to  light, 

Shall  make  the  world  confess 
My  sentence  of  reward  is  right, 
And  heaven  adore  My  grace." 

51  First  Part.  L.  M. 

SHOW  pity.  Lord;  O  Lord,  forgive; 
Let  a  repenting  rebel  live; 
Are  not  Thy  mercies  large  and  free  ? 
May  not  a  sinner  trust  in  Thee? 

2  My  crimes  are  great,  but  don't  surpass 
The  power  and  glory  of  Thy  grace ; 
Great  God,  Thy  nature  hath  no  bound, 
So  let  Thy  pardoning  love  be  found. 


I 


46  PSALMS. 

3  Oh!  wash  my  soul  from  every  sin, 
And  make  my  guilty  conscience  clean ; 
Here  on  my  heart  the  burden  lies, 
And  past  offences  pain  mine  eyes. 

4  My  lips  with  shame  my  sins  confess,  • 
Against  Thy  law,  against  Thy  grace; 
Lord,  should  Thy  judgments  grow  severe, 
I  am  condemned,  but  Thou  art  clear. 

5  Should  sudden  vengeance  seize  my  breath, 
I  must  pronounce  Thee  just  in  death ; 
And  if  my  soul  were  sent  to  hell. 

Thy  righteous  law  approves  it  well. 

6  Yet  save  a  trembling  sinner.  Lord, 
Whose  hope,  still  hovering  round  Thy  word, 
Would  light  on  some  sweet  promise  there. 
Some  sure  support  against  despair. 

51  Second  Part.  C.  M. 

OGOD  of  mercy,  hear  my  call. 
My  load  of  guilt  remove; 
Break  clown  this  sej)arating  wall, 
That  bars  me  from  Thy  love. 

2  Give  me  the  presence  of  Thy  grace ; 

Then  my  rejoicing  tongue 
Shall  speak  aloud  Thy  righteousness, 
And  make  Thy  praise  my  song. 

3  No  blood  of  goats  nor  heifers  slain, 

For  sin  could  e'er  atone ; 
The  death  of  Christ  shall  still  remain 
Sufficient  and  alone. 

4  A  soul  oppressed  with  sin's  desert 

My  God  will  ne'er  despise ; 
An  humble  groan,  a  broken  heart 
Is  our  best  sacrifice. 


PSALMS.  47 

51  Third  Part.  C.  M. 

AFTEK  Thy  loving-kindness,  Lord, 
Have  mercy  upon  nie : 
For  Thy  compassions  great,  blot  out 
All  mine  iniquity. 

2  Me  cleanse  from  sin,  and  throughly  wash 

From  mine  iniquity : 
For  my  transgressions  I  confess ; 
My  sin  I  ever  see. 

3  'Gainst  Thee,  Thee  only,  have  I  sinned, 

In  Thy  sight  done  this  ill ; 
That  when  Thou  speak'st  Thou  may'st  be  just, 
And  clear  in  judging  still. 

4  Behold,  I  in  iniquity 

Was  formed  the  womb  within ; 
My  mother  also  me  conceived 
In  guiltiness  and  sin. 

o  Behold,  Thou  in  the  inward  parts 
With  truth  delighted  art ; 
And  wisdom  Thou  shalt  make  me  know 
Within  the  hidden  part. 

6  Do  Thou  with  hyssop  sprinkle  me, 
I  shall  be  cleansed  so  ; 
Yea,  wash  Thou  me,  and  then  I  shall 
Be'  whiter  than  the  snow. 

52  L.  M. 
1T7HY  do  the  wicked  boast  of  sin, 

\  V    And  steel  their  hearts  against  the  Lord  ? 
His  goodness  shall  for  ever  shine ; 
For  ever  stand  His  holy  word. 

2  But  in  Thy  courts  will  I  be  seen. 

Growing  in  faith,  and  hoj)e,  and  love, 
Like  olives  fair,  and  fresh  and  green, 
And  ripening  for  the  world  above. 


48  PSALMS. 

3  There  will  I  learn  Thy  glory,  Lord, 

And  songs  for  all  Thy  goodness  raise ; 
There  will  I  wait  to  hear  Thy  word, 

While  listening  saints  approve  the  praise. 

53  CM. 

ARE  all  the  foes  of  Sion  fools. 
Who  thus  destroy  her  saints  ? 
Do  they  not  know  her  Saviour  rules, 
And  pities  her  complaints  ? 

2  They  shall  be  seized  with  sad  surprise ; 

For  God's  avenging  arm 
Shall  crush  the  hand  that  dares  arise 
To  do  His  children  harm. 

3  In  vain  the  sons  of  Satan  boast 

Of  armies  in  array ; 
When  God  on  high  dismays  their  host 
They  fall  an  easy  prey. 

4  Oh !  for  a  word  from  Sion's  King, 

Her  captives  to  restore  ! 
The  joyful  saints  Thy  praise  shall  sing, 
And  Israel  weep  no  more. 

54  CM. 

BEHOLD  us.  Lord,  and  let  our  cry 
Before  Thy  throne  ascend ; 
Cast  Thou  on  us  a  pitying  eye. 
And  still  our  lives  defend. 

2  For  impious  foes  insult  us  round ; 
Oppressive,  proud,  and  vain; 
They  cast  Thy  temples  to  the  ground, 
And  all  our  rights  profane. 

3'  Yet  Thy  forgiving  grace  we  trust. 
And  in  Thy  power  rejoice ; 
Thine  arm  shall  bring  our  foes  to  dust, 
Thy  praise  inspire  our  voice. 


PSALMS.  49 

4  Be  Thou  Avitli  those  whose  friendly  hand 
Uphekl  us  in  distress, 
Extend  Thy  truth  through  every  land, 
And  still  Thy  people  bless. 

55  S.  M. 

LET  sinners  take  their  course. 
And  choose  the  road  to  death ; 
But  in  the^worship  of  my  God 
I  '11  spend  my  daily  breath. 

2  My  thoughts  address  His  throne, 

When  morning  brings  the  light ; 
I  seek  His  blessing  every  noon, 
And  j)ay  my  vows  at  night. 

3  Thou  wilt  regard  my  cries, 

O  my  eternal  God ! 
While  sinners  perish  in  surprise 
Beneath  Thine  angry  rod. 

4  Because  they  dwell  at  ease. 

And  no  sad  changes  feel, 
They  neither  fear,  nor  trust  Thy  name, 
^or  learn  to  do  Thy  will. 

5  But  I,  with  all  my  cares. 

Will  lean  upon  the  Lord  ; 
I  '11  cast  my  burden  on  His  arm, 
And  rest  upon  His  word. 

6  His  arm  shall  well  sustain 

The  children  of  His  love ; 
The  ground  on  which  their  safety  stands. 
No  earthly  power  can  move. 

56  CM. 

IX  God,  most  holy,  just,  and  true, 
I  have  reposed  my  trust ; 
Nor  will  I  fear  what  man  can  do, 
The  offspring  of  the  dust. 


50 


PSALMS. 


2  Thy  solemn  vows  are  on  me,  Lord, 

Thou  shalt  receive  my  praise ; 
I  '11  sing  how  faithful  is  Thy  wx)rd, 
'How  righteous  all  Thy  w^ays. 

3  Thou  hast  secured  my  soul  from  death : 

O  !  set  Thy  prisoner  free, 
That  heart  and  hand,  and  life  and  breath, 
May  be  employed  for  Thee. 

57  First  Part.  C.  M. 

BE  merciful  to  me,  O  God ; 
Thy  mercy  unto  me 
Do  Thou  extend ;  because  my  soul 
Doth  put  her  trust  in  Thee : 

2  Yea,  in  the  shadow  of  Thy  wings 

My  refuge  I  will  j)lace. 
Until  these  sad  calamities 
Do  wholly  overpass. 

3  My  cry  I  will  cause  to  ascend 

Unto  the  Lord  most  high  ; 
To  God,  who  doth  all  things  for  me 
Perform  most  perfectly. 

4  From  heaven  He  shall  send  down,  and  me 

:  From  his  reproach  defend 
That  would  devour  me :  God  His  truth 
And  mercy  forth  shall  send. 

57  Second  Part.  L.  M. 

MY  God,  in  whom  are  all  the  springs 
Of  boundless  love  and  grace  unknow^n, 
Flide  me  beneath  Thy  spreading  wings, 
Till  the  dark  cloud  is  overblown. 

2  Up  to  the  heavens  I  send  my  cry, 

The  Lord  will  my  desires  perform ; 
He  sends  His  angels  from  the  sky. 

And  saves  me  from  the  threatening  storm. 


PSALMS.  51 

3  Be  Thou  exaltcil,  O  my  God, 

Above  the  heavens  where  angels  dwell ; 
Thy  power  on  earth  be  known  abroad, 
And  land  to  land  Thy  wonders  tell. 

4  My  heart  is  fixed ;  my  song  shall  raise 

Immortal  honours  to  Thv  name  ; 
Awake,  my  tongue,  to  sound  His  praise, 
My  tongue,  the  glory  of  my  frame. 

5  High  o'er  the  earth  His  mercy  reigns, 

And  reaches  to  the  utmost  sky ; 
His  truth  to  endless  years  remains, 
When  lower  worlds  dissolve  and  die. 

6  Be  Thou  exalted,  O  my  God, 

Above  the  heavens  where  angels  dwell ; 
Thy  j)ower  on  earth  be  known  abroad. 
And  land  to  land  Thy  wonders  telL 

58  L.  M. 

JUDGES,  who  rule  the  world  by  laws, 
Will  ye  despise  the  righteous  cause  ? 
Dare  ye  condemn  the  righteous  poor, 
And  let  the  rich  esca23e  secure  ? 

2  Have  ye  forgot,  or  never  knew. 
That  God  will  judge  the  judges  too  ? 
That  ye  invade  the  rights  of  God, 
And  send  your  bold  decrees  abroad? 

3  Yet  shall  the  vengeance  of  the  Lord 
Safety  and  joy  to  saints  afford. 

"  Sure  there 's  a  God  that  rules  on  high, 
A  God  that  hears  His  children  cry. 

59  S.  M. 

FROM  foes  that  round  us  rise, 
O  God  of  heaven  defend, 
Who  brave  the  vengeance  of  the  skies, 
And  with  Thy  saints  contend. 


52  PSALMS. 

2  And  will  the  God  of  grace, 

Eegardless  of  our  pain, 
Permit,  secure,  that  impious  race 
•To  riot  in  their  reign  ? 

3  In  yain  their  secret  guile, 

Or  open  force  they  prove. 
His  eye  can  pierce  the  deepest  veil, 
His  hand  their  strength  remove. 

4  Yet  save  them.  Lord,  from  death, 

Subdue  them  by  Thy  word. 
Confound  their  counsels  with  Thy  breath, 
But  pardoning  grace  afford. 

5  Then  shall  our  grateful  voice 

Proclaim  our  guardian  God ; 
The  nations  round  the  earth  rejoice, 
And  sound  Thy  praise  abroad. 

60  C.  M. 

LORD,  Thou  hast  scourged  our  guilty  land, 
Behold  Thy  people  mourn ; 
Shall  vengeance  ever  guide  Thy  hand  ? 
Shall  mercy  ne'er  return  ? 

2  Beneath  the  terrors  of  Thine  eye. 

Earth's  haughty  towers  decay  ; 
Thy  frowning  mantle  spreads  the  sky, 
And  mortals  melt  away. 

3  Our  Simi  trembles  at  the  stroke. 

And  dreads  Thy  lifted  hand; 
O !  heal  the  people  Thou  hast  broke. 
And  save  the  sinking  land. 

4  Exalt  Thy  banner  in  the  field, 

For  those  that  fear  Thy  name ; 
From  barbarous  hosts  our  nation  shield. 
And  put  our  foes  to  shame. 


( 


PSALMS.  53 

5  Attend  our  armies  to  tlie  figlit, 

And  be  their  guardian  God ; 
In  vain  shall  numerous  jjowers  unite 
Against  Thy  lifted  rqd. 

6  Our  troops  beneath  Thy  guiding  hand 

Shall  gain  a  glad  renown : 
'Tis  God  who  makes  the  feeble  stand, 
And  treads  the  mighty  down. 

61  First  Part.  C.  M. 

OGOD,  give  ear  unto  my  cry ; 
Unto  my  prayer  attend. 
From  til'  utmost  corner  of  the  land, 
My  cry  to  Thee  I  '11  send. 

2  What  time  my  heart  is  overwhelmed. 

And  in  ]3er23lexity, 
Do  Thou  me  lead  unto  the  rock 
That  higher  is  than  I. 

3  For  Thou  hast  for  my  refuge  been 

A  shelter  by  Thy  power ; 
And  for  defence  against  my  foes 
Thou  hast  been  a  strong  tower. 

4  AVithin  Thy  tabernacle  I 

For  ever  will  abide ; 
And  under  covert  of  Thy  wings 
With  confidence  me  hide. 

5  For  Thou  the  vows  that  I  did  make, 

O  Lord,  my  God,  didst  hear ;  * 

Thou  hast  giv'n  me  the  heritage 
Of  those  Thy  name  that  fear. 

61  Second  Part.  S.  M. 

WHEN  overwhelmed  wdth  grief. 
My  heart  within  me  dies, 
Helpless  and  far  from  all  relief. 
To  heaven  I  lift  mine  eyes. 
6  ♦ 


54  PSALMS. 

2  O  I  lead  me  to  the  Rock 

That 's  high  above  my  head, 
And  make  the  covert  of  Thy  wings  * 

My  shelter  and  my  shade. 

3  Within  Thy  presence,  Lord, 

For  ever  I  11  abide ; 
Thou  art  the  tower  of  my  defence, 
The  refuge  where  I  hide. 

4  Thou  givest  me  the  lot 

Of  those  that  fear  Thy  name ; 
If  endless  life  be  their  reward, 
I  shall  possess  the  same. 

62  First  Part.  C.  M. 

MY  soul,  wait  thou  with  patience 
Upon  thy  God  alone ; 
On  Him  dej^endeth  all  my  hope 
And  expectation. 

2  He  only  my  salvation  is, 

And  my  strong  rock  is  He ; 
He  only  is  my  sure  defence; 
I  shall  not  moved  be. 

3  In  God  my  glory  placed  is. 

And  my  salvation  sure  : 
In  God  the  rock  is  of  my  strength, 
My  refuge  most  secure. 

4  Ye  people,  place  your  confidence 

In  Him  continually ; 
Before  Him  pour  ye  out  your  heart: 
God  is  our  refuge  high. 

62  Second  Part.  S.  M. 

IN  true  and  patient  hope, 
My  soul  on  God  attend  ; 
And  calmly  confident  look  up, 
Till  He  salvation  send. 


PSALMS.  65 

2  I  shall  His  goodness  see, 

While  on  His  name  I  call ; 
H^  will  defend  and  strengthen  me, 
And  I  shall  never  fall. 

3  Jesus,  to  Thee  I  fly, 

My  refuge  and  my  tower ; 
Ui3on  Thy  faithful  love  rely, 
And  find  Thy  saving  power. 

4  Trust  in  the  Lord  alone, 

Who  aids  us  from  above ; 
In  every  strait  surround  His  throne, 
And  hang  upon  His  love. 

62  Third  Part.  L.  M. 

MY  spirit  looks  to  God  alone ; 
My  rock  and  refuge  is  His  throne ; 
In  all  my  fears,  in  all  my  straits, 
My  soul  on  His  salvation  w^aits. 

2  Trust  Him,  ye  saints,  in  all  your  ways, 
Pour  out  your  hearts  before  His  face  ; 
When  helpers  fail,  and  foes  invade, 
God  is  our  all-sufficient  aid. 

3  Once  has  His  awful  voice  declared. 
Once  and  again  my  ears  have  heard, 

"All  power  is  His  eternal  due ; 
He  must  be  feared  and  trusted  too." 

1  For. sovereign  power  reigns  not  alone, 
Grace  is  a  partner  of  the  throne ;     « 
Thy  grace  and  justice,  mighty  Lord, 
Shall  well  divide  our  last  reward. 

63  First  Part.  C.  M. 

EARLY,  my  God,  without  delay, 
I  haste  to  seek  Thy  face ; 
My  thirsty  spirit  faints  away. 
Without  Thy  cheering  grace. 


56  PSALMS. 

2  I  've  seen  Thy  glory  and  Thy  power 

Through  all  Thy  temple  shine ; 
My  God,  repeat  that  heavenly  hour,  * 

That  vision  so  divine. 

3  Not  all  the  blessings  of  a  feast 

Can  please  my  soul  so  well, 
As  when  Thy  richer  grace  I  taste, 
And  in  Thy  presence  dwell. 

4  Not  life  itself,  with  all  its  joys, 

Can  my  best  passions  move. 
Or  raise  so  high  my  cheerful  voice, 
As  Thy  forgiving  love. 

5  Thus  till  my  last  expiring  day, 

I  '11  bless  my  God  and  King ; 
Thus  will  I  lift  my  hands  to  pray. 
And  tune  my  lips  to  sing. 

63  Second  Part.     .  C.  M. 

LORD,  Thee  my  God,  I  '11  early  seek : 
My  soul  doth  thirst  for  Thee ; 
My  flesh  longs  in  a  dry  parched  land. 
Wherein  no  waters  be  : 

2  That  I  Thy  power  may  behold. 

And  brightness  of  Thy  face, 
As  I  have  seen  Thee  heretofore 
Within  Thy  holy  place. 

3  Since  better  is  Thy  love  than  life. 

My  lips  Thee  praise  shall  give, 
I  in  Thy  name  will  lift  my  hands. 
And  bless  Thee  while  I  live. 

4  Even  as  with  marrow  and  with  fat 

My  soul  shall  filled  be ; 
Then  shall  my  mouth  with  joyful  lips 
Sing  praises  unto  Thee : 


PSALMS.  57 

5  When  I  do  Thee  upon  my  bed 
Remember  with  delight, 
Ahd  when  on  Thee  I  meditate 
In  watches  of  the  night. 

64  L.  M. 

("^i  REAT  God,  attend  to  my  complaint, 
J  Xor  let  my  drooping  spirit  faint ; 
When  foes  in  secret  spread  the  snare, 
Let  my  salvation  be  Thy  care. 

2  Shield  me  w^ithout,  and  guard  within. 
From  treacherous  foes  and  deadly  sin ; 
May  envy,  lust,  and  pride  depart. 
And  heavenly  grace  expand  my  heart. 

3  Thy  justice  and  Thy  power  display, 
And  scatter  far  Thy  foes  away ; 
While  listening  nations  learn  Thy  word, 
And  saints  triumj)hant  bless  the  Lord. 

4  Then  shall  Thy  church  exalt  her  voice, 
And  all  that  love  Thy  name  rejoice ; 
By  faith  approach  Thine  awful  throne. 
And  plead  the  merits  of  Thy  Son. 

(>5  First  Part.  C.  M. 

PRAISE  waits  in  Sion,  Lord^  for  Thee, 
There  shall  our  vows  be  paid ; 
Thou  hast  an  ear  when  sinners  pray, 
All  flesh  shall  seek  Thine  aid. 

2  Lord,  our  iniquities  prevail. 

But  pardoning  grace  is  Thine, 
And  Thou  wilt  grant  us  power  and  skill 
To  conquer  every  sin. 

3  Blest  are  the  men  whom  Thou  wilt  choose 

To  bring  them  near  Thy  face. 
Give  them  a  dwelling  in  Thy  house, 
To  feast  upon  Thy  grace. 


58  PSALMS. 

4  In  answering  what  Thy  church  requests, 

Thy  truth  and  terror  shine, 
And  works  of  dreadful  righteousness 
Fulfil  Thy  kind  design. 

5  Thus  shall  the  wondering  nations  see 

The  Lord  is  good  and  just; 
And  distant  islands  fly  to  Thee, 
And  make  Thy  name  their  trust. 

65  Second  Part.  C.  M. 

'rpiS  by  Thy  strength  the  mountains  stand, 

i    God  of  eternal  power  : 
The  sea  grows  calm  at  Thy  command, 
And  tempests  cease  to  roar. 

2  Thy  morning  light  and  evening  shade 

Successive  comforts  bring ; 
Thy  plenteous  fruits  inake  harvest  glad. 
Thy  flowers  adorn  the  spring. 

3  Seasons  and  times,  and  moons  and  hours, 

Heaven,  earth,  and  air  are  Thine ; 
When  clouds  distil  in  fruitful  showers. 
The  Author  is  divine. 

4  The  thirsty  ridges  drink  their  fill. 

And  ranks  of  corn  appear ; 
Thy  ways  abound  with  blessings  still. 
Thy  goodness  crowns  the  year. 

65  Third  Part.  C.  M. 

PRAISE  waits  for  Thee  in  Zion,  Lord, 
To  Thee  vows  paid  shall  be : 
O  Thou  that  hearer  art  of  j)rayer. 
All  flesh  shall  shall  come  to  Thee. 

2  Iniquities,  I  must  confess, 
Prevail  against  me  do : 
But  as  for  our  transgressions. 
Them  purge  away  shalt  Thou. 


PSALMS.  59 

3  Blest  is  the  man  whom  Tlioii  dost  choose, 

And  niak'st  approach  to  Tliee, 
That  he  within  Thy  courts,  O  Lord, 
May  still  a  dweller  be. 

4  We  surely  shall  be  satisfied 

With  Thy  abundant  grace, 
And  with  the  goodness  of  Thy  house, 
Even  of  Thy  holy  place. 

5  O  God  of  our  salvation, 

Thou,  in  Thy  righteousness, 
By  fearful  works  unto  our  prayers 
Thine  answer  dost  express : 

6  Therefore  the  ends  of  all  the  earth, 

And  those  afar  that  be 
Upon  the  sea  their  confidence, 

0  Lord,  will  place  in  Thee. 

66  First  Part.  C.  M. 

NOW  shall  my  solemn  vows  be  paid 
To  that  almighty  Power, 
That  heard  the  long  requests  I  made 
In  my  distressful  hour. 

2  My  lips  and  cheerful  heart  prepare 

To  make  His  mercies  known  ; 
Come  ye  that  fear  my  God,  and  hear 
The  wonders  He  has  done. 

3  When  on  my  head  huge  sorrows  fell, 

1  sought  His  heavenly  aid ; 

He  saved  my  sinking  soul  from  hell, 
And  death's  eternal  shade. 

4  If  sin  lay  covered  in  my  heart 

While  prayer  employed  my  tongue ; 
The  Lord  had  shown  me  no  regard. 
Nor  I  His  praises  sung. 


60  PSALMS. 

5  But  God — His  name  be  ever  blest — 
Has  set  my  spirit  free ; 
Nor  turned  from  Him  my  poor  request, 
Nor  turned  His  heart  from  me. 

66  '  Second  Part.  •        C.  M. 

ALL  lands  to  God,  in  joyful  sounds, 
Aloft  your  voices  raise, 
Sing  forth  the  honour  of  His  name. 
And  glorious  make  His  praise. 

2  All  that  fear  God,  come,  hear,  I  '11  tell, 

What  He  did  for  my  soul, 
I  with  my  mouth  unto  Him  cried, 
My  tongue  did  Him  extol. 

3  If  in  my  heart  I  sin  regard. 

The  Lord  me  will  not  hear; 
But  surely  God  me  heard,  and  to 
My  prayer's  voice  did  give  ear. 

4  O  let  the  Lord,  our  gracious  God, 

For  ever  blessed  be. 
Who  turned  not  my  prayer  from  Him, 
Nor  yet  His  grace  from  me. 

67  CM. 

SHINE,  mighty  God,  on  Sion  shine. 
With  beams  of  heavenly  grace ; 
Beveal  Thy  power  through  all  our  coasts. 
And  shov/  Thy  smiling  face. 

2  When  shall  Thy  name  from  shore  to  shore 

Sound  all  the  earth  abroad ; 
And  distant  nations  know  and  love 
Their  Saviour  and  their  God  ? 

3  Sing  to  the  Lord,  ye  distant  lands, 

Sing  loud  with  solemn  voice ; 
Let  every  tongue  exalt  His  praise. 
And  every  heart  rejoice. 


PSALMS.  61 

4  Ho,  the  great  I^ord,  the  sovereign  Judge, 

That  sits  enthroned  above, 
In  wisdom  rules  the  workls  He  made, 
And  bids  them  taste  His  love. 

5  Earth  shall  obey  His  high  command. 

And  yield  a  full  increase ; 
Our  God  will  crown  His  chosen  land 
With  fruitfulness  and  peace. 

68  First  Part.  C.  M. 

THOU  hast,  O  Lord,  most  glorious, 
Ascended  up  on  high ; 
And  in  triumph  victorious  led 
Captive  captivity. 

2  Thou  hast  received  gifts  for  men, 

For  such  as  did  rebel ; 
Yea,  even  for  them,  that  God  the  Lord 
In  midst  of  them  might  dwell. 

3  Bless'd  be  the  Lord,  who  is  to  us 

Of  our  salvation  God ; 
Who  daily  with  His  benefits 
Us  plenteously  doth  load. 

4'  He  of  salvation  is  the  God, 

Who  is  our  God  most  strong ; 
And  unto  God  the  Lord  from  death 
The  issues  do  belong. 

68  Second  Part.  L.  M. 

LOED,  when  Thou  didst  ascend  on  high. 
Ten  thousand  angels  filled  the  sky ; 
Those  heavenly  guards  around  Thee  wait. 
Like  chariots  that  attend  Thy  state. 

2  Not  Sinai's  mountain  could  appear 
More  glorious  when  the  Lord  was  there ; 
While  He  pronounced  His  holy  law. 
And  struck  the  chosen  tribes  with  awe. 


62  PSALMS. 

3  How  bright  the  triumph  none  can  tell, 
When  the  rebellious  powers  of  hell, 
That  thousand  souls  had  captive  made, 
Were  all  in  chains,  like  captives,  led. 

4  Raided  by  His  Father  to  the  throne, 
He  sent  His  promised  Spirit  down, 
With  gifts  and  grace  for  sinful  men. 
That  God  might  dwell  on  earth  again. 

69  FmsT  Part.  C.  M. 

FATHER,  I  sing  Thy  wondrous  grace, 
I  bless  my  Saviour's  name ; 
He  bought  salvation  for  the  poor, 
And  bore  the  sinner's  shame. 

2  His  deep  distress  has  raised  us  high, 

His  duty  and  His  zeal 
Fulfilled  the  law  which  mortals  broke. 
And  finished  all  Thy  will. 

3  This  shall  His  humble  followera  see. 

And  set  their  hearts  at  rest ; 
They  by  His  death  draw  near. to  Thee, 
And  live  for  ever  blest. 

4  Let  heaven  and  all  that  dwell  on  high. 

To  God  their  voices  raise ; 
While  lands  and  seas  assist  the  sky. 
And  join  t'  advance  His  praise. 

5  Sion  is  Thine,  most  holy  God, 

Thy  Son  shall  bless  her  gates; 
And  glory,  purchased  by  His  blood. 
For  Thine  own  Israel  waits. 

69  Second  Part.  L.  At. 

DEEP  in  our  hearts  let  us  record 
The  deeper  sorrows  of  our  Lord ; 
Behold  the  rising  billows  roll 
To  overwhelm  His  holy  soul. 


PSALMS.  03 

2  In  long  complaints  lie  spends  His  breath, 
AVliile  hosts  of  hell,  and  2)owers  of  death, 
And  all  the  sons  of  malice  join 

To  execute  their  curst  design. 

3  Yet,  gracious  God,  Thy  power  and  love, 
Have  made  the  curse  a  blessing  prove ; 
Those  dreadful  sufferings  of  Thy  Son 
Atoned  for  crimes  which  we  had  done. 

4  The  pangs  of  our  expiring  Lord 
The  honours  of  Thy  law  restored ; 
His  sorrows  made  Thy  justice  known, 
And  p>aid  for  follies  not  His  own. 

o  O !  for  His  sake  our  guilt  forgive, 
And  let  the  mourning  sinner  live : 
The  Lord  will  hear  us  in  His  name. 
Nor  shall  our  hope  be  turned  to  shame. 

70  C.  M. 

IN  haste,  O  God,  attend  my  call, 
Nor  hear  my  cries  in  vain ; 
O  let  Thy  speed  prevent  my  fall. 
And  still  my  hoj)e  sustain. 

2  Let  all  that  love  Thy  name  rejoice. 
And  glory  in  Thy  word; 
In  Thv  salvation  raise  their  voice, 
And  magnify  the  Lord. 

8  O  Thou  my  help  in  time  of  need. 
Behold  my  sore  dismay  ; 
In  pity  hasten  to  my  aid. 
Nor  let  Thy  grace  delay. 

71  First  Part.  C.  M. 

OLOKD,  my  hope  and  confidence 
Is  placed  in  Thee  alone ; 
Then  let  Thy  servant  never  be 
Put  to  confusion. 


64  PSALMS. 

2  For  even  from  my  youth,  O  God, 

By  Thee  I  have  been  taught ; 
And  hitherto  I  have  dechxred 
The  wonders  Thou  hast  wrought. 

3  And  now,  Lord,  leave  me  not,  when  I 

Okl  and  gray-headed  grow  : 
Till  to  this  age  Thy  strength  and  power 
To  all  to  come  I  show. 

4  And  Thy  most  perfect  righteousness, 

0  Lord,  is  very  high. 

Who  hast  so  great  things  done :  O  God, 
Who-  is  like  unto  Thee  ? 

5  Thou,  Lord,  who  great  adversities 

And  sore  to  me  didst  show, 
Shalt  quicken,  and  bring  me  again 
From  depths  of  earth  below. 

71  Second  Part.  C.  M. 

MY  Saviour,  my  almighty  Friend, 
When  I  begin  Thy  praise. 
Where  will  the  growing  numbers  end. 
The  numbers  of  Thy  grace  ? 

2  Thou  art  my  everlasting  trust, 

Thy  goodness  I  adore ; 
And  since  I  knew  Thy  graces  first, 

1  speak  Thy  glories  more. 

3  My  feet  shall  travel  all  the  length 

Of  the  celestial  road. 
And  march,  with  courage,  in  Thy  strength, 
To  see  my  Father,  God. 

4  When  I  am  filled  with  sore  distress 

For  some  surprising  sin, 
I  '11  plead  Thy  perfect  righteousness, 
And  mention  none  but  Thine. 


PSALMS.  65 

5  Ho\y  will  my  lips  rejoice  to  tell 
The  victories  of  my  King ; 
My  soul,  redeemed  from  sin  and  hell, 
Shall  Thy  salvation  sing. 

(^  Awake,  awake,  my  tuneful  powers  ; 
With  this  delightful  song 
I  '11  entertain  the  darkest  hours. 
Nor  think  the  season  long. 

72  FiKST  Part.  L.  M. 

GREAT  God,  whose  universal  sway 
The  known  and  unknown  worlds  obey, 
Now  give  the  kingdom  to  Thy  Son, 
Extend  His  power,  exalt  His  throne. 

2  As  rain  on  meadows  newly  mown. 

So  shall  He  send  His  influence  down ; 
His  grace  on  fainting  souls  distils. 
Like  heavenly  dew  on  thirsty  hills. 

3  The  heathen  lands,  that  lie  beneath 
The  shades  of  overspreading  death. 
Revive  at  His  first  dawning  light, 
And  deserts  blossom  at  the  sight. 

4  The  saints  shall  flourish  in  His  days, 
Drest  in  the  robes  of  joy  and  praise ; 
Peace,  like  a  river,  from  His  throne 
Shall  flow  to  nations  yet  unknown. 

72  Second  Part.  L.  M. 

JESUS  shall  reign  where'er  the  sun 
Does  his  successive  journeys  run  ; 
His  kingdom  stretch  from  shore  to  sliore. 
Till  moons  shall  wax  and  wane  no  more. 

2  For  Him  shall  endless  prayer  be  made, 
And  endless  praises  crown  His  head ; 
His  name,  like  sweet  perfume,  shall  rise 
With  every  morning  sacrifice. 

6* 


66  PSALMS. 

3  People  and  realms  of  every  tongue 
Dwell  on  His  love  with  sweetest  song ; 
And  infant  voices  shall  proclaim 
Their  early  blessings  on  His  name. 

4  Blessings  abound  where'er  He  reigns, 
The  joyful  prisoner  bursts  his  chains, 
The  weary  find  etefnal  rest, 

And  all  the  sons  of  want  are  blest. 

5  Let  every  creature  rise  and  bring 
Peculiar  honours  to  our  King ; 
Angels  descend  with  songs  again, 
And  earth  repeat  the  loud  amen. 

72  Third  Part.  C.  M. 

0  LORD,  Thy  judgments  give  the  king, 
His  Son  Thy  righteousness. 
With  right  He  shall  Thy  people  judge, 
Thy  poor  with  uprightness. 

2  The  just  shall  flourish  in  His  days, 

And  prosper  in  His  reign: 
He  shall,  while  doth  the  moon  endure, 
Abundant  peace  maintain. 

3  -His  large  and  great  dominion  shall 

From  sea  to  sea  extend  : 
It  from  the  river  shall  reach  forth 
Unto  earth's  utmost  end. 

4  His  name  for  ever  shall  endure ; 

Last  like  the  sun  it  shall : 
Men  shall  be  blest  in  Him,  and  blest 
All  nations  shall  Him  call. 

5  Now  blessed  be  the  Lord  our  God, 

The  God  of  Israel, 
For  He  alone  doth  wondrous  works, 
In  glory  that  excel. 


PSALMS.  67 

6  And  blessed  be  His  glorious  name 
To  all  eternity : 
The  whole  earth  let  His  glory  fill, 
Amen,  so  let  it  be. 

73  First  Part.  C.  M. 

("iOD,  my  supporter  and  my  hope, 
J  My  help  for  ever  near, 
Thine  arm  of  mercy  held  me  up. 
When  sinking  in  despair. 

2  Thy  counsels,  Lord,  shall  guide  my  feet 

Through  life's  dark  wilderness ; 
Thine  hand  conduct  me  near  Thy  seat. 
To  dwell  before  Thy  face. 

3  Were  1  in  heaven  without  my  God, 

'T would  be  no  joy  to  me ; 
And  whilst  this  earth  is  my  abode, 
I  long  for  none  but  Thee. 

4  What  if  the  springs  of  life  were  broke. 

And  flesh  and  heart  should  faint, 
God  is  my  soul's  eternal  rock. 
The  strength  of  every  saint. 

5  Behold !  the  sinners  that  remove 

Far  from  Thy  presence,  die ; 
Not  all  the  idol-gods  they  love 
Can  save  them  when  they  cry. 

6  But  to  draw  hear  to  Thee,  my  God, 

Shall  be  my  sweet  employ ; 
My  tongue  shall  sound  Thy  works  abroad. 
And  tell  the  world  my  joy. 

73  Second  Part.  L.  M. 

LORD,  what  a  thoughtless  wretch  was  I, 
To  mourn,  and  murmur,  and  repine, 
To  see  the  wicked  placed  on  high, 
In  pride  and  robes  of  honour  shine. 


68  PSALMS. 

2  But  0  their  end,  tlieir  dreadful  end ! 

Thy  sanctuary  taught  me  so: 
On  slippery  rocks  I  see  them  stand, 
And  fiery  billows  roll  below. 

3  Now  let  them  boast  how  tall  they  rise ; 

I  '11  never  envy  them  again ; 
There  they  may  stand  with  haughty  eyes. 
Till  they  plunge  deep  in  endless  pain. 

4  Their  fancied  joys  how  fast  they  flee, 

Like  dreams,  as  fleeting  and  as  vain ; 
Their  songs  of  softest  harmony 
Are  but  a  prelude  to  their  pain. 

5  Now  I  esteem  their  mirth  and  wine, 

Too  dear  to  purchase  with  my  blood ; 
Lord,  'tis  enough  that  Thou  art  mine. 
My  life,  my  portion,  and  my  God. 

74  C.  M. 

How  long,  eternal  God,  how  long 
Shall  men  of  pride  blaspheme  ? 
Shall  saints  be  made  their  endless  song, 
And  bear  immortal  shame  ? 

2  What  strange  deliverance  hast  Thou  shown 

In  ages  long  before  ? 
An^  now  no  other  God  we  own. 
No  other  God  adore. 

3  Thou  didst  divide  the  raging  sea 

By  Thy  resistless  might, 
To  make  Thy  tribes  a  wondrous  way, 
And  then  secure  their  flight. 

4  Is  not  the  world  of  nature  Thine, 

The  darkness  and  the  day? 
Didst  Thou  not  bid  the  morning  shine, 
And  mark  the  sun  his  way  ? 


PSALMS.  69 

5  Tliink  on  the  covenant  Thou  hast  made, 
And  all  Thy  words  of  love ; 
Nor  let  the  birds  of  prey  invade 
And  vex  the  trembling  dove. 

75  L.  M. 

1^0  Thee,  most  high  and  holy  God, 
.    To  Thee  our  thankful  hearts  Ave  raise ; 
Thy  works  declare  Thy  name  abroad, 
Thy  wondrous  works  demand  our  praise. 

2  To  bondage  doomed.  Thy  chosen  sons 

Beheld  their  foes  triumphant  rise ; 
And  sore  oppressed  by  earthly  thrones. 
They  sought  the  Sovereign  of  the  skies. 

3  'Twas  then,  great  God,  with  equal  power, 

Arose  Thy  vengeance  and  Thy  grace. 
To  scourge  their  legions  from  the  shore, 
And  save  the  remnant  of  Thy  race. 

4  Let  haughty  sinners  sink  their  pride. 

Nor  lift  so  high  their  scornful  head ; 
But  lay  their  impious  thoughts  aside. 
And  own  the  empire  God  hath  made. 

76  C.  M. 

IN  Judah,  God  of  old  was  known ; 
His  name  in  Israel  great  ; 
In  Salem  stood  His  holy  throne. 
And  Sion  was  His  seat. 

2  At  Thy  rebuke,  O  Jacob's  God, 

Both  horse  and  chariot  fell : 
Who  knows  the  terrors  of  Thy  rod  ? 
Thy  vengeance  who  can  tell  ? 

3  What  power  can  stand  before  Thy  sight. 

When  once  Thy  wrath  appears  ? 
AVlien  heaven  *liines  round  with  dreadful  light. 
The  earth  adores  and  fears. 


70  PSALMS. 

4  When  God,  in  His  own  sovereign  ways, 
Comes  down  to  save  the  oppressed, 
The  Avrath  of  man  shall  work  His  praise, 
And  He  11  restrain  the  rest. 

77  .         c.  M. 

TO  God  I  cried  with  mournful  voice, 
I  sought  His  gracious  ear. 
In  the  sad  hour  when  trouble  rose, 
And  filled  my  heart  with  fear. 

2  Sad  were  my  days,  and  dark  my  nights. 

My  soul  refused  relief; 
I  thought  on  God,  the  just  and  wise ; 
But  thoughts  increased  my  grief. 

3  Will  He  for  ever  cast  me  off? 

His  promise  ever  fail  ? 
Has  He  forgot  His  tender  love? 
Shall  anger  still  prevail  ? 

4  I  '11  think  again  of  all  Thy  Avays, 

And  talk  Thy  wonders  o'er. 
Thy  wonders  of  recovering  grace. 
When  flesh  could  hope  no  more. 

5  Grace  dwells  with  justice  on  the  throne ; 

And  men  that  love  Thy  word 
Have  in  Thy  sanctuary  known 
The  counsels  of  the  Lord. 

78  FiKST  Part.  C.  M. 

THE  praises  of  the  Lord  our  God, 
And  His  almighty  strength. 
The  wondrous  works  that  He  hath  done, 
We  will  show  forth  at  length. 

2  His  testimony  and  His  law 
In  Israel  He  did  23lace, 
And  charged  our  fathers  it  to«show 
To  their  succeeding  race ; 


PSALMS.  71 

3  That  so  the  race  ^vhieh  was  to  come 

Might  well  them  learn  and  know ; 
And  sons  nnborn,  who  slionld  arise, 
Might  to  their  sons  them  show ; 

4  That  they  might  set  their  hope  in  God, 

And  suffer  not  to  fall 
His  mighty  works  out  of  their  mind, 
But  keep  His  precepts  all. 

78  Second  Part.  CM. 

LET  children  hear  the  mighty  deeds 
Which  God  performed  of  old ; 
Which  in  our  younger  years  we  saw, 
And  which  our  fathers  told. 

2  He  bids  us  make  His  glories  known. 

His  works  of  jDOwer  and  grace ; 
And  we  '11  convey  His  wonders  down 
Through  every  rising  race. 

3  Our  lips  shall  tell  them  to  our  sons. 

And  they  again  to  theirs, 
That  generations  yet  unborn 
May  teach  them  to  their  heirs. 

4  Thus  shall  they  learn,  in  God  alone 

Their  hope  securely  stands, 
That  they  may  ne'er  forget  His  works. 
But  practise  His  commands. 

79  L.  M. 

BEHOLD,  O  God,  what  cruel  foes 
Thy  peaceful  heritage  invade ; 
Thy  holy  temple  stands  defiled, 
In  dust  Thy  sacred  walls  are  laid. 

2  The  insulting  foes,  with  impious  rage, 
Beproach  Thy  children  to  their  face ; 
"  Where  is  your  God  of  boasted  power. 
And  where  the  promise  of  His  grace  ?" 


72  PSALMS. 

3  Deep  from  the  prison's  horrid  glooms, 

O  hear  the  mourning  captive  sigh, 
And  let  Thy  sovereign  power  reprieve 
The  trembling-  souls  condemned  to  die. 

4  So  shall  Thy  children,  freed  from  d,eath, 

Eternal  songs  of  honour  raise, 
And  every  future  age  shall  tell 

Thy  sovereign  power  and  pardoning  grace. 

80  First  Part.  C.  M. 

OGOD  of  hosts,  w^e  Thee  beseech, 
Return  now  unto  Thine ; 
Look  down  from  heaven  in  love ;  behold. 
And  visit  this  Thy  vine : 

2  This  vineyard,  which  Thine  own  right  hand 

Hath  planted  us  among  ; 
And  that  same  branch  which  for  Thyself 
Thou  hast  made  to  be  strong. 

3  Burnt  up  it  is  with  flaming  fire, 

It  also  is  cut  down : 
They  utterly  are  perished 

When  e'er  Tliy  face  doth  frown. 

4  O  let  Thy  hand  be  still  upon 

The  man  of  Thy  right  hand, 
I'he  Son  of  man,  whom  for  Thyself 
Thou  madest  strong  to  stand. 

5  So  henceforth  we  will  not  go  back, 

Nor  turn  from  Thee  at  all ; 
O  do  Thou  quicken  us,  and  we 
Upon  Thy.  name  will  call. 

6  Turn  us  again,  Lord  God  of  hosts, 

And  upon  us  vouchsafe 
To  make  Thy  countenance  to  shine, 
And  so  we  shall  be  safe. 


PSALMS.  73 

80  Second  Part.  L.  M. 
pEEAT  Blieplierd  of  Thine  Israel, 

vJ  AVlio  didst  between  the  cherubs  dwell, 
And  lead  the  tribes,  Thy  chosen  sheep, 
Safe  through  the  desert  and  the  deep. 

2  Thy  church  is  in  the  desert  now : 

Shine  from  on  high,  and  guide  us  through ; 
Turn  us  to  Thee,  i?hy  love  restore. 
We  shall  be  saved,  and  si^h  no  more. 

3  Great  God,  whom  heavenly  hosts  obey, 
How  long  shall  we  lament  and  pray. 
And  wait  in  vain  Thy  kind  return  ? 
How  long  shall  Thy  fierce  anger  burn  ? 

4  Instead  of  wine  and  cheerful  bread, 
Thv  saints  with  their  own  tears  are  fed ; 
Turn  us  to  Thee,  Thy  love  restore. 

We  shall  be  saved,  and  sigh  no  more. 

81  C.  M. 

rpO  God  our  strength,  your  voice,  aloud, 
X    In  strains  of  glory  raise ; 
High  to  Jehovah,  Jacob's  God, 
Exalt  the  notes  of  praise. 

2  With  psalms  of  honour  and  of  joy, 

Let  all  His  temples  ring ; 
Your  various  instruments  employ, 
xVnd  songs  of  triumph  sing. 

3  Xow,  let  the  gospel  trumpet  blow 

On  His  appointed  feast. 
And  teach  His  waiting  church  to  know 
The  Sabbath's  sacred  rest. 

4  This  was  the  statute  of  the  Lord 

To  Israel's  favoured  race ; 
And  yet  His  courts  preserve  His  word, 
And  there  we  wait  His  grace. 

7 


74  PSALMS. 

82  L.  M. 

AMONG  the  assemblies  of  the  great, 
A  greater  Ruler  takes  His  seat ; 
The  God  of  heaven,  as  Judge,  surveys 
Those  gods  on  earth,  and  all  their  ways, 

2  Why  will  ye  frame  oppressive  laws? 
Or  why  support  the  unrighteous  cause  ? 
When  will  ye  once  defend  the  poor. 

That  foes  may  vex  the  saints  no  more?  * 

3  They  know  not,  Lord,  nor  will  they  know ; 
Dark  are  the  ways  in  which  they  go : 
Their  name  of  earthly  gods  is  vain, 

For  they  shall  fall  and  die  like  men. 

4  Arise,  O  Lord,  and  let  Thy  Son 
Possess  His  universal  throne. 
And  rule  the  nations  with  His  rod ; 
He  is  our  Judge,  and  He  our  God. 

83  S.M. 

AND  will  the  God  of  grace 
Perpetual  silence  keep  ? 
The  God  of  justice  hold  His  peace, 
And  let  His  vengeance  sleep  ? 

2  Behold  what  cruel  snares 

The  men  of  mischief  spread ; 
The  men  that  hate  Thy  saints  and  Thee, 
Lift  up  their  threatening  head. 

3  Convince  their  madness.  Lord, 

And  make  them  seek  Thy  name. 
Or  else  their  impious  rage  confound, 
And  turn  their  pride  to  shame. 

4  Then  shall  the  nations  know 

Thy  glorious,  dreadful  word ; 
Jehovah  is  Thy  name  alone. 
And  Thou  the  sovereign  Lord. 


PSALMS.  75 

84  First  Part.  L.  M. 

HOW  pleasant,  iliow  divinely  fiiir, 
O  Lord  of  hosts,. Thy  dwellings  are! 
With  long  desire  my  spirit  faints, 
To  meet  th'  assemblies  of  Thy  saints. 

2  My  flesh  wonld  rest  in  Thine  abode ; 
My  panting  heart  cries  out  for  God ; 
My  God,  my  King,  why  should  I  be 
So  far  from  all  my  joys  and  Thee  ? 

3  Blest  are  the  saints  who  sit  on  high, 
Around  Thy  throne  above  the  sky ; 
Thy  brightest  glories  shine  above, 
And  all  their  work  is  praise  and  love. 

4  Blest  are  the  saints  who  find  a  place 
Within  the  temple  of  Thy  grace ; 
There  they  behold  Thy  gentler  rays, 
And  seek  Thy  face,  and  learn  Thy  praise. 

5  Blest  are  the  men  whose  hearts  are  set 
To  find  the  way  to  Sion's  gate ; 

God  is  their  strength,  and  through  the  road 
They  lean  upon  their  Helper,  God. 

6  Cheerful  they  walk  with  growing  strength, 
Till  all  shall  meet  in  heaven  at  length ; 
Till  all  before  Thy  face  appear. 

And  join  in  nobler  worship  there. 

84  Second  Part.  L.  M. 

GREAT  God,  attend  while  Sion  sings 
The  joy  that  from  Thy  presence  springs, 
To  spend  one  day  with  Thee  on  earth 
Exceeds  a  thousand  days  of  mirth. 

2  Might  I  enjoy  the  meanest  place 
Within  Thy  house,  O  God  of  grace. 
Not  tents  of  ease,  nor  thrones  of  power. 
Should  tempt  my  feet  to  leave  Thy  door. 


76  PSALMS. 

3  God  is  our  san,  He  makes  our  day ; 
God  is  our  shield,  He  guards  our  way 
From  all  th'  assaults  of  hell  and  sin, 
From  foes  without  and  foes  within. 

4  All  needful  grace  will  God  bestow, 
And  crown  that  grace  with  glory  too : 
He  gives  us  all  things,  and  withholds 
No  real  good  from  upright  souls. 

'5  O  God,  our  King,  whose  sovereign  sway 
The  glorious  hosts  of  heaven  obey, 
And  devils  at  Thy  presence  flee; 
Blest  is  the  man  that  trusts  in  Thee. 

84  Third  Part.  P.  M. 

LOKD  of  the  worlds  above. 
How  pleasant  and  how  fair 
The  dwellings  of  Thy  love. 
Thine  earthly  temples  are ! 
To  Thine  abode 
My  heart  aspires,  with  warm  desires, 
To  see  my  God. 

2  O  happy  souls  that  pray, 

AVhere  God  appoints  to  hear! 
O  happy  men  that  pay 

Their  constant  service  there ! 
They  praise  Thee  still ; 
And  happy  they,  that  love  the  way 
To  Sion's  hill. 

3  They  go  from  strength  to  strength. 

Through  this  dark  vale  of  tears, 
Till  each  arrives  at  length. 
Till  each  in  heaven  appears : 
O  glorious  seat, 
When  God  our  King  shall  thither  bring 
Our  willing  feet ! 


PSALMS.  77 

4  To  spend  one  sacred  day 

Where  God  and  saints  abide, 
Affords  diviner  joy 

Than  thousand  days  beside ; 
Where  God  resorts, 
I  love  it  more  to  keep  the  door, 
Than  shine  in  courts. 

5  God  is  our  sun  and  shield, 

Our  light  and  our  defence ; 
AVith  gifts  His  hands  are  filled ; 
We  draw  our  blessings  thence : 
He  shall  bestow 
On  Jacob's  race  peculiar  grace 
And  glory  too. 

6  The  Lord  His  people  loves ; 

His  hand  no  good  withholds 
From  those  His  heart  approves ; 
From  pure  and  pious  souls : 
Thrice  happy  he, 
O  God  of  hosts,  whose  spirit  trusts 
Alone  in  Thee. 

84  Fourth  Part.  C.  M. 

HOW  lovely  is  Thy  dwelling-place, 
O  Lord  of  hosts,  to  me ! 
The  tabernacles  of  Thy  grace, 
How  pleasant,  Lord,  they  be ! 

2  For  in  Thy  courts  one  day  excels 

A  thousand ;  rather  in 
My  God's  house  will  I  keep  a  door. 
Than  dwell  in  tents  of  sin. 

3  For  God  the  Lord's  a  sun  and  shield : 

He  '11  grace  and  glory  give  ; 
And  will  withhold  no  good  from  them 
That  uprightly  do  live. 

7  * 


78  PSALMS. 

4  O  Thou  that  art  the  Lord  of  hosts, 
That  man  is  truly  blest, 
Who,  by  assured  confidence, 
On  Thee  alone  doth  rest. 

85  .  L.  M. 
QALVATION  is  for  ever  nigh 

kJ  The  souls  that  fear  and  trust  the  Lord ; 
And  grace  descending  from  on  high, 
Fresh  hopes  of  glory  shall  afford. 

2  Mercy  and  truth  on  earth  are  met, 

Since  Christ  the  Lord  came  down  from  heaven; 
By  His/obedience,  so  complete, 

Justicf  is  pleased,  and  peace  is  given. 

3  Now  truth  and  honour  shall  abound, 

Keligion  dwell  on  earth  again, 
And  heavenly  influence  bless  the  ground, 
In  our  Redeemer's  gentle  reign. 

4  His  righteousness  is  gone  before, 

To  give  us  free  access  to  God ; 
Our  wandering  feet  shall  stray  no  more. 
But  mark  His  steps  and  keep  the  road. 

86  First  Part.  C.  M. 

HEAB,  Lord,  my  prayer ;  unto  the  voice 
Of  my  request  attend : 
In  troublous  times  I  '11  call  on  Thee ; 
For  Thou  wilt  answer  send. 

2  Lord,  there  is  none  among  the  gods 

That  may  with  Thee  compare ; 
And  like  the  works  which  Thou  hast  done, 
Not  any  work  is  there. 

3  All  nations  whom  Thou  mad'st  shall  come, 

And  worship  reverently 
Before  Thy  face;  and  they,  O  Lord, 
Thy  name  shall  glorify. 


PSALMS.  79 

4  Because  Thou  art  exceeding  great, 

And  Avorks  by  Thee  are  done 
Wliich  are  to  be  admired ;  and  Thou 
Art  God  Thyself  alone. 

5  Teach  nie  Thy  way,  and  in  Thy  truth, 

O  Lord,  then  walk  will  I ; 
Unite  my  heart,  that  I  Thy  name 
May  fear  continually. 

6  O  Lord  my  God,  with  all  my  heart 

To  Thee  I  will  give  praise ; 
And  I  the  glory  will  ascribe 
LTnto  Thy  name  always. 

86  Second  Part.  *  S.  M. 

MY  God,  my  prayer  attend ! 
Oh  bow  Thine  ear  to  me, 
Without  a  hope — without  a  friend, 
Without  a  help — but  Thee  ! 

2  Oh  guard  my  soul  around, 

Which  loves  and  trusts  Thy  grace ; 
Nor  let  the  powers  of  hell  confound 
The  hopes  on  Thee  I  place ! 

3  Oh  bid  my  heart  rejoice. 

And  every  fear  control ; 
Since  at  Thy  feet,  with  suppliant  voice, 
To  Thee  I  lift  my  soul. 

87  L.  M. 

GOD  in  His  earthly  temple  lays 
Foundations  for  His  heavenly  praise ; 
He  likes  the  tents  of  Jacob  well. 
But  still  in  Sion  loves  to  dwell. 

2  His  mercy  visits  every  house 

That  pay  their  night  and  morning  vows ; 
But  makes  a  more  delightful  stay 
Where  churches  meet  to  praise  and  pray. 


80  PSALMS. 

3  Wliat  glories  were  described  of  old ! 
What  wonders  are  of  Sion  told ! 
Thou  city  of  our  God  below, 

Thy  fame  shall  Tyre  and  Egypt  know. 

4  Egypt  and  Tyre,  and  Greek  and  Jew, 
Shall  there  begin  their  lives  anew : 
Angels  and  men  shall  join  to  sing 
The  hill  where  living  waters  spring. 

5  When  God  makes  up  His  last  account 
Of  natives  in  His  holy  mount, 
'Twill  be  an  honour  to  appear 

As  one  new-born  and  nourished  there. 

88  *  First  Part.  L.  M. 

OHALL  man,  O  God  of  light  and  life, 
O  For  ever  moulder  in  the  grave  ? 
Canst  Thou  forget  Thy  glorious  work, 
Thy  promise,  and  Thy  power  to  save  ? 

2  Shall  spring  the  faded  world  revive  ? 

Shall  waning  moons  their  light  return  ? 
Again  shall  setting  suns  ascend, 
And  the  lost  day  anew  be  born  ? 

3  Shall  life  revisit  dying  worms, 

And  spread  the  joyful  insect's  wing? 
And  O !  shall  man  awake  no  more. 
To  see  Thy  face,  Thy  name  to  sing  ? 

4  Cease,  cease,  ye  vain  desponding  fears ; 

When  Christ,  our  Lord,  from  darkness  sprung, 
Death,  the  last  foe,  was  captive  led, 

And  heaven  with  praise  and  wonder  rung. 

5  Faith  sees  the  bright,  eternal  doors 

Unfold,  to  make  His  children  way ; 
They  shall  be  clothed  with  endless  life, 
And  shine  in  everlasting  day. 


PSALMS.  81 

88  Second  Part.  I..  M. 
II7HILE  life  prolongs  its  precious  light, 

!  V     Mercy  is  found,  and  2)eace  is  given  ; 
But  soon,  all  soon  !  approaching  night 
Shall  blot  out  every  hope  of  heaven. 

2  AVhile  God  invites,  how  blest  the  day ! 

How  sweet  the  gospel's  charming  sound  ! 
"  Come,  sinners,  haste,  O  !  haste  away, 

While  yet  a  pardoning  God  He  's  found. 

3  "  Soon  borne  on  time's  most  rapid  wing, 

Shall  death  command  you  to  the  grave ; 
Before  His  bar  your  spirits  bring. 
And  none  be  found  to  hear,  or  save. 

4  "  In  that  lone  land  of  deep  despair, 

Xo  Sabbath's  heavenlv  lioht  shall  rise ; 
No  God  regard  your  bitter  prayer, 
Nor  Saviour  call  you  to  the  skies." 

5  Silence,  and  solitude,  and  gloom. 

In  those  forgetful  realms  appear ; 
Deep  sorrows  fill  the  dismal  tomb, 
And  hope  shall  never  enter  there. 

89  FiEST  Part.  C.  M. 

WITH  reverence  let  the  saints  appear. 
And  bow  before  the  Lord ; 
His  high  commands  devoutly  hear, 
And  tremble  at  His  word. 

2  How  terrible  Thy  glories  rise ! 

How  bright  Thine  armies  shine ! 
Where  is  the  power  with  Thee  that  vies. 
Or  truth  compared  with  Thine ! 

3  The  northern  pole  and  southern,  rest 

On  Thy  supporting  hand  : 
Darkness  and  day,  fi'om  east  to  west, 
Move  round  at  Thy  command. 


82  PSALMS. 

4  Tliy  words  the  raging  winds  control, 

And  rule  the  boisterous  deep ; 
^   Thou  mak'st  the  sleeping  billows  roll, 
The  rolling  billows  sleep. 

5  Justice  and  judgment  are  Thy  throne, 

Yet  wondrous  is  Thy  grace ; 
•  While  truth  and  mercy  joined  in  one, 
Invite  us  near  Thy  lace. 

89  Second  Part.  C.  M. 

BLEST  are  the  souls  who  hear  and  know 
The  gospel's  joyful  sound  : 
Peace  shall  attend  the  path  they  go. 
And  light  their  steps  surround. 

2  Their  joy  shall  bear  their  spirits  up 

Through  their  Redeemer's  name  ; 
His  righteousness  exalts  their  hope. 
And  fills  their  foes  with  shame. 

3  The  Lord,  our  glory  and  defence. 

Strength  and  salvation  gives ; 
Israel,  Thy  King  for  ever  reigns. 
Thy  God  for  ever  lives. 

89  Third  Part.  L.  M. 

REMEMBEE,  Lord,  our  mortal  state. 
How  frail  our  life,  how  short  its  date ! 
Where  is  the  man  that  draws  his  breath. 
Safe  from  disease,  secure  from  death  ? 

2  Lord,  while  we  see  whole  nations  die. 
Our  flesh  and  strength  repine  and  cry, 

^^  Must  death  for  ever  rage  and  reign  ? 
Or  hast  Thou  made  mankind  in  vain  ? 

3  ''  Where  is  Thy  promise  to  the  just  ? 
Are  not  Thy  servants  turned  to  dust  ?" 
But  faith  forbids  these  mournful  sighs, 
And  sees  the  sleeping  dust  arise. 


PSALMS.  88 

4  Tliat  glorious  hour,  that  dreadful  day, 
Wipes  the  reproach  of  saints  away, 
And  clears  the  honour  of  Thy  word : 
Awake,  our  souls,  and  bless  the  Lord, 

89  Fourth  Part.  C.  :\I. 

GREAT  fear  in  meeting  of  the  saints 
Is  due  unto  the  Lord ; 
And  He  of  all  about  Him  should 
With  reverence  be  adored. 

2  O  greatly  blest  the  people  are 

The  joyful  sound  that  know ; 
In  brightness  of  Thy  face,  O  Lord, 
They  ever  on  shall  go. 

3  They  in  Thy  name  shall  all  the  day 

Rejoice  exceedingly ; 
And  in  Thy  righteousness  shall  they 
Exalted  be  on  high. 

4  Because  the  glory  of  their  strength 

Doth  only  stand  in  Thee ; 
And  in  Thy  favour  shall  our  horn 
And  power  exalted  be. 

5  For  God  is  our  defence :  and  He 

To  us  doth  safety  bring : 
The  Holy  One  of  Israel 
Is  our  almighty  King. 

90  First  Part.  C.  M. 

OUR  God,  our  help  in  ages  past, 
Our  hope  for  years  to  come. 
Our  shelter  from  the  stormy  blast, 
And  our  eternal  home. 

2  Before  the  hills  in  order  stood. 
Or  earth  received  her  frame. 
From  everlasting  Thou  art  God, 
To  endless  years  the  same. 


84  PSALMS. 

3  A  thousand  ages  in  Thy  sight 

Are  like  an  evening  gone  ; 
Short  as  the  watch  that  ends  the  night 
Before  the  rising  dawn. 

4  Tirae,  like  an  ever-rolling  stream,     . 

Bears  all  its  sons  away  ; 
They  fly,  forgotten,'  as  a  dream 
Dies  at  the  opening  day. 

5  Our  God,  our  help  in  ages  past. 

Our  hope  for  years  to  come. 
Be  Thou  our  guard  while  troubles  last. 
And  our  eternal  home. 

90  Second  Paet.  C.  M. 

LIFE,  like  a  vain  amusement,  flies, 
A  fable  or  a  song ; 
By  swift  degrees  our- nature  dies, 
Nor  can  our  joys  be  long. 

2  'Tis  but  a  few  whose  days  amount 

To  threescore  years  and  ten ; 
And  all,  beyond  that  short  account, 
Is  sorrow,  toil  and  pain. 

3  Almighty  God,  reveal  Thy  love. 

And  not  Thy  wrath  alone ; 
O  !  let  our  sweet  experience  prove 
The  mercies  of  Thy  throne. 

4  Our  souls  would  learn  the  heavenly  art 

T'  improve  the  hours  we  have. 
That  we  may  act  the  w^iser  part. 
And  live  beyond  the  grave. 

90  Third  Part.  C.  M. 

RETURN,  O  God  of  love,  return; 
Earth  is  a  tiresome  place : 
How  long  shall  we.  Thy  children,  mourn 
Our  absence  from  Thy  face  ? 


PSALMS.  85 

2  Let  heaven  succeed  our  painful  years ; 

Let  sin  and  sorrow  cease ; 

And  in  proportion  to  our  tears, 

So  make  our  joys  increase. 

3  Thy  wonders  to  Thy  servants  show, 

Make  Thine  own  work  complete ; 
Then  shall  our  souls  Thy  glory  know. 
And  own  Thy  love  was  great. 

4  Then  shall  we  shine  before  Thy  throne 

In  all  Thy  beauty,  Lord ; 
And  the  poor  service  we  have  done 
Meet  a  divine  reward. 

90  Fourth  Part.  S.  M. 

LORD,  what  a  feeble  piece. 
Is  this  our  mortal  frame  ! 
Our  life,  how  poor  a  trifle  'tis. 
That  scarce  deserves  the  name ! 

2  Alas  the  brittle  clay 

That  built  our  body  first ! 
And  every  month,  and  every  day, 
'Tis  mouldering  back  to  dust. 

3  Our  moments  fly  apace, 

Our.  feeble  j)owers  decay  ; 
Swift  as  a  flood  our  hasty  days 
Are  sweeping  us  away. 

4  Yet,  if  our  days  must  fly, 

We  '11  keep  their  end  in  sight. 
We  '11  spend  them  all  in  wisdom's  way 
And  let  them  speed  their  flight. 

5  They  '11  waft  us  sooner  o'er 

This  life's  tempestuous  sea  ; 
Soon  shall  we  reach  the  peaceful  shore 
Of  blest  eternity. 


86  PSALMS. 

90  Fifth  Part.  C.  M. 

LORD,  Thou  hast  been  our  dwelling-place 
In  generations  all. 
Before  Thou  ever  hadst  brought  forth 
The  mountains,  great  or  small;     . 

2  Ere  ever  Thou  hadst  formed  the  earth, 

And  all  the  world  abroad ; 
Even  Thou  from  everlasting  art 
To  everlasting  X3rod. 

3  Thou  dost  unto  destruction 

Man  that  is  mortal  turn ; 
And  unto  them  Thou  say'st,  Again, 
Ye  sons  of  men,  return. 

4  As  with  an  overflowing  flood 

Thou  carriest  them  away  : 
They  like  a  sleep  are,  like  the  grass 
That  grows  at  morn,  are  they. 

5  At  morn  it  flourishes  and  grows, 

Cut  down  at  even  doth  fade. 
For  by  Thine  anger  we  're  consumed. 
Thy  wrath  makes  us  afraid. 

6  Our  sins  Thou  and  iniquities 

Dost  in  Thy  presence  place, 

*  And  sett'st  our  secret  faults  before 

The  brightness  of  Thy  face. 

91  First  Part.  C.  M. 

HE  that  doth  in  the  secret  place 
Of  the  Most  High  reside. 
Under  the  shade  of  Him  that  is 
The  Almighty  shall  abide. 

2  I  of  the  Lord  my  God  will  say, 
He  is  my  refuge  still. 
He  is  my  fortress,  and  my  God, 
And  in  Him  trust  I  will. 


PSALMS.  87 

3  Thou  shalt  not  need  to  be  afraid 

For  terrors  of  tlio  niglit ; 
Nor  for  the  arrow  that  doth  fly 
By  day,  while  it  is  light. 

4  Nor  for  the  pestilence  that  walks 

In  darkness  secretly ; 
Nor  for  destruction,  that  doth  waste 
At  noon-day  openly. 

5  A  thousand  at  thy  side  shall  fall. 

On  thy  right  hand  shall  lie 
Ten  thousand  dead  ;  yet  unto  thee 
It  shall  not  once  come  nigh. 

6  Only  thou  with  thine  eyes  shalt  look 

And  a  beholder  be; 
And  tliou  therein  the  just  reward 
Of  wicked  men  shalt  see. 

91  Second  Paht.  L.  M. 

HE  that  hath  made  his  refuge  God, 
Shall  find  a  most  secure  abode ; 
Shall  walk  all  day  beneath  His  shade, 
And  there  at  niglit  shall  rest  his  head. 

2  Then  will  I  say,  "  My  God,  Thy  power 
Shall  be  my  fortress  and  my  tower ;  • 
I  that  am  formed  of  feeble  dust 

Make  Thine  almighty  arm  my  trust." 

3  Thrice  happy  man!  thy  Maker's  care 
Shall  keep  thee  from  the  fowler's  snare ; 
From  Satan's  whiles,  who  still  betrays 
Unguarded  souls,  a  thousand  ways. 

4  What  though  a  thousand  at  thy  side. 
Around  thy  path  ten  thousand  died, 
Thy  God  His  chosen  people  saves 
Amongst  the  dead,  amidst  the  graves. 


88  PSALMS. 

5  The  sword,  the  pestilence,  or  fire 
Shall  but  fulfil  their  best  desire ; 
From  sins  and  sorrows  set  them  free. 
And  bring  Thy  children.  Lord,  to  Thee. 

92  First  Part.  L.  M. 

SWEET  is  the  work,  my  God,  my  King, 
To  praise  Thy  name,  give  thanks  and  sing  ; 
To  show  Thy  love  by  morning  light. 
And  talk  of  all  Thy  truth  at  night. 

2  Sweet  is  the  day  of  sacred  rest ; 

No  mortal  care  shall  seize  my  breast ; 
O !  may  my  heart  in  tune  be  found. 
Like  David's  harp  of  solemn  sound ! 

3  My  heart  shall  triumph  in  my  Lord, 
And  bless  His  works  and  bless  His  word. 
Thy  works  of  grace  how  bright  they  shine ! 
How  deep  Thy  counsels !  How  divine  ! 

4  Then  I  shall  share  a  glorious  part, 
When  grace  hath  well  refined  my  heart, 
And  fresh  sujiplies  of  joy  are  shed, 
Like  holy  oil  to  cheer  my  head. 

5  Sin  (my  worst  enemy  before) 

Shall  vex  mine  eyes  and  ears  no  more ; 
My  inward  foes  shall  all  be  slain, 
Nor  Satan  break  my  peace  again. 

6  Then  shall  I  see,  and  hear,  and  know 
All  I  desired  or  wished  below ; 

And  every  power  find  sweet  employ, 
In  that  eternal  world  of  joy. 

92  Second  Part. 

IORD,  'tis  a  pleasant  thing  to  ^tand 
J  In  gardens,  planted  by  Thy  hand ; 
Let  me  within  Thy  courts  be  seen. 
Like  a  young  cedar,  fresh  and  green. 


PSALMS.  89 

2  There  grow  Thy  saints  in  faith  and  love, 
Blest  with  Thine  influence  from  above ; 
Not  Lebanon,  with  all  its  trees. 
Yields  such  a  comely  sight  as  these. 

o  The  plants  of  grace  shall  ever  live ; 
(Nature  decays,  but  grace  must  thrive ;) 
Time,  that  does  all  things  else  impair. 
Still  makes  them  flourish  strong  and  fair. 

4  Laden  with  fruits  of  age  they  show     ♦ 
The  Lord  is  holy,  just  and  true  ; 
None  that  attend  His  gates  shall  find 
A  God  unfaithful  or  unkind. 

93  First  Part.  L.  M. 

JEHOVAH  reigns ;  He  dwells  in  light, 
Girded  with  majesty  and  might: 
The  world,  created  by  His  hands. 
Still  on  its  first  foundation  stands. 

2  But  ere  this  spacious  world  was  made, 
Or  had  its  first  foundation  laid. 
Thy  throne  eternal  ages  stood, 
Thvself  the  ever-livino;  God. 

8  Like  floods  the  angry  nations  rise. 
And  aim  their  rage  against  the  skies ; 
Vain  floods  that  aim  their  rage  so  high ! 
At  Thy  rebuke  the  billows  die. 

4  For  ever  shall  Thy  throne  endure; 
Thy  jDromise  stands  for  ever  sure ; 
And  everlasting  holiness, 
Becomes  the  dwellings  of  Thy  grace. 

93  Second  Part.  C.  M. 

rPHE  Lord  doth  reign,  and  cloth'd  is  He 
X    With  majesty  most  bright : 
His  works  do  show  Him  cloth'd  to  be 
And  girt  about  wdth  might : 

8* 


90  PSALMS. 

2  The  world  is  also  'stablished, 

That  it  cannot  depart. 
Thy  throne  is  fixed  of  old,  and  Thou 
From  everlasting  art. 

3  The  floods,  O  Lord,  have  lifted  up,  • 

They  lifted  up  their  voice ; 
The  floods  have  lifted  up  their  waves, 
And  made  a  mighty  noise. 

4  But  ye*t  the  Lord,  that  is  on  high. 

Is  more  of  might  by  far 
Than  noise  of  many  waters  is, 
Or  great  sea-billows  are. 

5  Thy  testimonies  every  one 

In  faithfulness  excel ; 
And  holiness  for  ever,  Lord, 
Thine  house  becometh  well. 

94  C.  M. 

LORD,  if  Thy  saints  deserve  rebuke, 
Thou  hast  a  gentle  rod; 
Thy  providence,  Thy  sacred  book 
Shall  ^lake  them  know  their  God. 

2  Blest  is  the  man  Thy  hands  chastise, 

:  And  to  his  duty  draw ; 
Thy  scourges  make  Thy  children  wise 
When  they  forget  Thy  law. 

3  But  God  will  ne'er  cast  off  His  saints, 

Nor  His  own  promise  break ; 
He  pardons  His  inheritance, 
For  their  Bedeemer's  sake. 

95  First  Part.  S.  M. 

COME,  sound  His  praise  abroad, 
And  hymns  of  glory  sing ; 
Jehovah  is  the  sovereign  God, 
The  universal  King. 


PSALMS.  91 

2  He  formed  the  deeps  unknown  ; 

He  gave  the  seas  tlioir  bound ; 
The  Avatery  worhls  are  all  His  own, 
And  all  the  solid  ground. 

3  Come,  Avorship  at  His  throne, 

Come,  bow  before  the  Lord ; 
We  are  His  works,  and  not  our  own ; 
He  formed  us  by  His  word. 

4  To-day  attend  His  voice, 

Nor  dare  provoke  His  rod ; 
Come,  like  the  people  of  His  choice. 
And  own  your  gracious  God. 

5  But  if  your  ears  refuse, 

The  message  of  His  love, 
And  hearts  grow  hard,  and  will  not  choose 
The  blessings  from  above ; 

6  The  Lord,  in  vengeance  drest. 

Will  lift  His  hand  and  swear, 
"You,  that  despised  My  promised  rest, 
Shall  have  no  portion  there." 

95  Second  Part.  L.  M. 

COME,  let  our  voices  join  to  raise 
A  sacred  song  of  solemn  praise: 
God  is  a  sovereign  King ;  rehearse 
His  honour  in  exalted  verse. 

2  Come,  let  our  souls  address  the  Lord, 
Who  framed  our  nature  with  His  word : 
He  is  our  Shepherd ;  we  the  sheep 

His  mercy  chose,  His  pastures  keep. 

3  Come,  let  us  hear  His  voice  to-day. 
The  counsels  of  His  love  obey ; 
Nor  let  our  hardened  hearts  renew 
The  sins  and  plagues  that  Israel  knew. 


92  PSALMS. 

4  Seize  the  kind  promise  while  it  waits, 
And  march  to  Sion's  heavenly  gates ; 
Believe,  and  take  the  jDromised  rest ; 
Obey,  and  be  for  ever  blest. 

95  .  Third  Part.  CM. 

OCOME,  let  us  sing  to  the  Lord : 
Come,  let  us  every  one 
A  joyful  noise  make  to  the  Rock 
Of  our  salvation. 

2  Let  us  before  His  presence  come 

With  praise  and  thankful  voice; 
Let  us  sing  psalms  to  Him  with  grace, 
And  make  a  joyful  noise. 

3  For  God,  a  great  God,  and  great  King, 

Above  all  gods  He  is. 
Depths  of  the  earth  are  in  His  hand, 
The  strength  of  hills  is  His. 

4  To  Him  the  spacious  sea  belongs. 

For  He  the  same  did  make ; 
The  dry  land  also  from  His  hands 
Its  form  at  first  did  take. 

5  O  come,  and  let  us  worship  Him, 

Let  us  bow  down  withal. 
And  on  our  knees  before  the  Lord 
Our  Maker,  let  us  fall. 

96  First  Part.  C.  M. 

OSING  a  new  song  to  the  Lord : 
Sing  all  the  earth  to  God ; 
To  God  sing,  bless  His  name,  show  still 
His  saving  health  abroad. 

2  For  great 's  the  Lord,  and  greatly  He 
Is  to  be  magnified ; 
Yea,  worthy  to  be  feared  is  He 
Above  all  gods  beside. 


PSALMS.  93 

3  For  all  the  gods  are  idols  dumb, 

Wliicli  blinded  nations  fear ; 
But  our  God  is  the  Lord,  by  whom 
The  heavens  created  were. 

4  Great  honour  is  before  His  face, 

And  majesty  divine ; 
Strength  is  within  His  holy  place, 
And  there  doth  beauty  shine. 

5  Do  ye  ascribe  unto  the  Lord, 

Of  people  every  tribe, 
Glory  do  ye  unto  the  Lord, 
And  mighty  power  ascribe. 

6  Give  ye  the  glory  to  the  Lord 

That  to  His  name  is  due ; 
Come  ye  into  His  courts,  and  bring 
An  offering  with  you. 

96  Second  Part.  C.  M. 

SING  to  the  Lord,  ye  distant  lands, 
Ye  tribes  of  every  tongue ; 
His  new  discovered  grace  demands 
A  new  and  nobler  song. 

2  Say  to  the  nations,  Jesus  reigns, 
God's  own  almighty  Son ; 
His  power  the  sinking  world  sustains 
And  grace  surrounds  His  throne. 

o  Let  heaven  proclaim  the  joyful  day, 
Joy  through  the  earth  be  seen : 
Let  cities  shine  in  bright  array. 
And  fields  in  cheerful  green. 

4  The  joyous  earth,  the  bending  skies, 
His  glorious  train  display  ; 
Ye  mountains  sink,  ye  valleys  rise, 
Prepare  the  Lord  His  way. 


94  PSALMS. 

5  Behold  He  comes,  He  comes  to  bless 
The  nations  as  their  God ; 
To  show  the  world  His  righteousness, 
And  send  His  truth  abroad. 

97  L.  M. 

HE  reigns ;  the  Lord,  the  Saviour  reigns ! 
Praise  Him  in  evangelic  strains : 
Let  the  whole  earth  in  songs  rejoice, 
And  distant  islands  join  their  voice. 

2  Deep  are  His  counsels  and  unknown: 
But  grace  and  truth  support  His  throne ; 
Though  gloomy  clouds  His  ways  surround. 
Justice  is  their  eternal  ground. 

3  In  robes  of  judgment,  lo!  He  comes. 
Shakes  the  wide  earth  and  cleaves  the  tombs ; 
Before  Him  burns  devouring  fire. 

The  mountains  melt,  the  seas  retire. 

4  His  enemies,  with  sore  dismay. 

Fly  from  the  sight  and  shun  the  day ; 
Then  lift  your  heads,  ye  saints,  on  high. 
And  sing,  for  your  redemption  's  nigh. 

98  First  Part.  C.  M. 

OSING  a  new  song  to  the  Lord, 
For  wonders  He  hath  done ; 
His  right  hand  and  His  holy  arm 
Him  victory  hath  won. 

2  The  Lord  God  His  salvation 

Hath  caused  to  be  known ; 
His  justice  in  the  heathen's  sight 

He  openly  hath  shown. 

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3  He  mindful  of  His  grace  and  truth 

To  Israel's  house  hath  been ; 
And  the  salvation  of  our  God 
All  ends  of  the  earth  have  seen. 


rsALMS.  95 

4  Let  all  the  earth  unto  the  Lord 
Send  forth  a  joyful  noise; 
Lift  up  your  voice  aloud  to  Him, 
Sing  praises,  and  rejoice. 

98  Second  Part.  C.  M. 

JOY  to  the  world,  the  Lord  is  come, 
Let  earth  receive  her  King  ; 
Let  every  heart  prepare  Him  room. 
And  heaven  and  nature  sing. 

2  Joy  to  the  earth,  the  Saviour  reigns, 

Let  men  their  songs  employ  ; 
While  fields  and  floods,  rocks,  hills,  and  plains 
Re2:)eat  the  sounding  joy. 

3  No  more  let  sins  and  sorrows  grow. 

Nor  thorns  infest  the  ground ; 
He  comes  to  make  His  blessings  flow. 
Far  as  the  curse  is  found. 

4  He  rules  the  world  with  truth  and  grace. 

And  makes  the  nations  prove 
The  glories  of  His  righteousness. 
And  wonders  of  His  love. 

99  First  Part.  S.  M. 

THE  God  Jehovah  reigns. 
Let  all  the  nations  fear ; 
Let  sinners  tremble  at  His  throne, 
And  saints  be  humble  there. 

2  Jesus  the  Saviour  reigns, 

Let  earth  adore  its  Lord ; 
Bright  cherubs  His  attendants  stand. 
Swift  to  fulfil  His  word. 

3  In  Sion  stands  His  throne, 

His  honours  are  divine ; 
His  church  shall  make  His  wonders  known, 
For  there  His  glories  shine. 


96  PSALMS. 

4  How  holy  is  His  name ! 
How  terrible  His  praise  ! 
Justice,  and  truth,  and  judgment  join 
In  all  His  works  of  grace. 

99  Second  Part.  S.  M. 

K'  XALT  the  Lord  our  God, 
I  And  w^orship  at  His  feet ; 

His  nature  is  all  holiness, 
And  mercy  is  His  seat. 

2  When  Israel  was  His  church. 

When  Aaron  was  His  priest. 
When  Moses  cried,  when  Samuel  prayed, 
He  gave  His  people  rest. 

3  Oft  He  forgave  their  sins. 

Nor  would  destroy  their  race, 
And  oft  He  made  His  justice  known. 
When  they  abused  His  grace. 

4  Exalt  the  Lord  our  God, 

Whose  grace  is  still  the  same ; 
Still  He  's  a  God  of  holiness. 
And  jealous  for  His  name. 

100  First  Part.  L,  M. 

ALL  people  that  on  earth  do  dwell. 
Sing  to  the  Lord  w^ith  cheerful  voice : 
Him  serve  with  mirth.  His  praise  forth  tell ; 
Come  ye  before  Him  and  rejoice. 

2  Know  that  the  Lord  is  God  indeed, 

Without  our  aid  He  did  us  make ; 
We  are  His  flock.  He  doth  us  feed. 
And  for  His  sheep  He  doth  us  take, 

3  O  enter  then  His  gates  with  praise. 

Approach  w^ith  joy  His  courts  unto  : 
Praise,  laud,  and  bless  His  name  always, 
For  it  is  seemly  so  to  do. 


PSALMS.  97 

4  Because  the  Lord  our  God  is  good, 
His  mercy  is  for  ever  sure : 
His  truth  at  all  times  firmly  stood, 
And  shall  from  age  to  age  endure. 

100  Second  Part.  L.  M. 

BEFOKE  Jehovah's  awful  throne, 
Ye  nations  bow  with  sacred  joy  : 
Know  that  the  Lord  is  God  alone ; 
He  can  create,  and  He  destroy. 

2  His  sovereign  power,  without  our  aid. 

Made  us  of  clay,  and  formed  us  men ; 
And  when,  like  wandering  sheep,  we  strayed. 
He  brought  us  to  His  fold  again. 

3  We  are  His  people,  we  His  care, 

Our  souls  and  all  our  mortal  frame : 
What  lasting  honours  shall  we  rear, 
Almighty  Maker,  to  Thy  name ! 

4  We  '11  crowd  Thy  gates  with  thankful  songs. 

High  as  the  heavens  our  voices  raise ; 
And  earth,  with  her  ten  thousand  tongues. 
Shall  fill  Thy  courts  with  sounding  praise. 

5  Wide  as  the  world  is  Thy  command. 

Vast  as  eternity  Thy  love ; 
Firm  as  a  rock  Thy  truth  must  stand, 
When  rolling  years  shall  cease  to  move. 

101  CM. 

TO  Thee,  my  righteous  King  and  Lord, 
My  grateful  soul  I  '11  raise ; 
From  day  to  day  Thy  works  record. 
And  ever  sing  Thy  praise. 

2  Thy  wondrous  acts.  Thy  power,  and  might 
My  constant  theme  shall  be ; 
That  song  shall  be  my  soul's  delight. 
Which  breathes  in  praise  to  Thee. 


98  PSALMS. 

3  From  all  Thy  works,  O  Lord,  shall  spring 
The  sound  of  joy  and  praise ;    - 
Thy  saints  shall  of  Thy  glory  sing, 
And  show  the  world  Thy  ways. 

102  First  Part.  L.  M. 

THOU  shalt  arise,  and  mercy  yet 
Thou  to  Mount  Sion  shalt  extend : 
Her  time  for  favour  which  was  set. 
Behold  is  now  come  to  an  end. 

2  Thy  saints  take  pleasure  in  her  stones, 

Her  very  dust  to  them  is  dear. 
All  heathen  lands  and  kingly  thrones 
On  earth  Thy  glorious  name  shall  fear. 

3  God  in  His  glory  shall  appear. 

When  Sion  He  builds  and  repairs. 
He  shall  regard  and  lend  His  ear 
Unto  the  needy 's  humble  prayers. 

4  The  afflicted's  prayer  He  will  not  scorn : 

All  times  this  shall  be  on  record ; 
And  generations  yet  unborn 

Shall  praise  and  magnify  the  Lord. 

5  He  from  His  holy  place  looked  down. 

The  earth  He  viewed  from  heaven  on  high ; 
To  hear  the  prisoner's  mourning  groan. 
And  free  them  that  are  doomed  to  die. 

102  Second  Part.  C.  M. 

LET  Sion  and  her  sons  rejoice ; 
Behold  the  promised  hour : 
Her  God  hatU  heard  her  mourning  voice, 
And  comes  t'  exalt  His  power. 

2  Her  dust  and  ruins  that  remain 
Are  precious  in  our  eyes; 
Those  ruins  shall  be  built  again, 
And  all  that  dust  shall  rise. . 


PSALMS.  99 

3  The  Lord  ^vill  raise  Jerusalem, 

And  staml  in  glory  there ; 
Nations  shall  bow  before  His  name, 
And  kings  attend  with  fear. 

4  He  sits  a  sovereign  on  His  throne. 

With  pity  in  His  eyes ; 
He  hears  the  dying  2)risoners'  groan, 
And  sees  their  sighs  arise. 

5  He  frees  the  souls  condemned  to  death. 

And  when  His  saints  complain, 
It  sha'n't  be  said  that  praying  breath 
Was  ever  spent  in  vain. 

6  This  shall  be  known  when  we  are  dead. 

And  left  on  long  record ; 
That  ages  yet  unborn  may  read, 
And  trust  and  praise  the  Lord. 

103  First  Part.  S.  M. 

0!  BLESS  the  Lord,  my  soul ; 
Let  all  within  me  join, 
And  aid  my  tongue  to  bless  His  name, 
Whose  favours  are  divine. 

2  O !  bless  the  Lord,  my  soul. 

Nor  let  His  mercies  lie 
Forgotten  in  unthankfulness. 
And  without  praises  die. 

3  'Tis  He  forgives  thy  sins, 

'Tis  He  relieves  thy  pain, 
'Tis  He  that  heals  thy  sicknesses, 
And  makes  thee  young  again. 

4  He  crowns  thy  life  with  love. 

When  ransomed  from  the  grave ; 
He  that  redeemed  my  soul  from  hell 
Hath  sovereign  power  to  save. 


100  PSALMS. 

5  He  fills  the  poor  with  good ; 

He  gives  the  sufferers  rest ; 
The  Lord  hath  judgments  for  the  proud, 
And  justice  for  th'  oppressed. 

6  His  wondrous  works  and  ways 

He  made  by  Moses  known ; 
But  sent  the  worl'd  His  truth  and  grace 
By  His  beloved  Son. 

103  Second  Part.  S.  M. 

MY  soul,  repeat  His  praise. 
Whose  mercies  are  so  great; 
Whose  anger  is  so  slow  to  rise, 
So  ready  to  abate. 

2  God  will  not  always  chide ; 

And  ^dien  His  strokes  are  felt. 
His  strokes  are  fewer  than  our  crimes, 
And  lighter  than  our  guilt. 

3  High  as  the  heavens  are  raised 

Above  the  ground  we  tread. 
So  far  the  riches  of  His  grace 

Our ,  highest  thoughts  exceed. 

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4  His  power  subdues  our  sins  ; 

And  His  forgiving  love. 
Far  as  the  east  is  from  the  west, 
Doth  all  our  guilt  remove. 

103  Third  Part.  S.  M. 

THE  pity  of  the  Lord, 
To  those  that  fear  His  name. 
Is  such  as  tender  parents  feel ; 
He  knows  our  feeble  frame. 

2  He  knows  we  are  but  dust. 

Scattered  with  every  breath : 
His  anger,  like  a  rising  wind. 
Can  send  us  swift  to  death. 


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PSALMS.  101 

3  Our  days  are  as  the  grass, 

Or  like  the  moriiiiii>:  flower : 
If  oue  sharj)  bhist  sweej)  o'er  the  field 
It  withers  in  an  hour. 

4  But  Thy  compassions,  Lord, 

To  endless  years  endure ; 
And  children's  children  ever  find 
Thy  words  of  promise  sure. 

103  Fourth  Part.  C.  M. 

SUCH  pity  as  a  father  hath 
Unto  his  children  dear. 
Like  pity  shows  the  Lord  to  such 
As  worship  Him  in  fear. 

2  For  He  remembers  we  are  dust. 

And  He  our  frame  well  knows ; 
Frail  man,  his  days  are  like  the  grass, 
As  flower  in  field  he  grows : 

3  For  over  it  the  wind  doth  pass. 

And  it  away  is  gone : 
And^of  the  place  where  once  it  was 
It  shall  no  more  be  known. 

4  But  unto  them  that  do  Him  fear 

God's  mercy  never  ends ; 
And  to  their  children's  children  still 
His  righteousness  extends : 

5  To  such  as  keep  His  covenant, 

And  mindful  are  alway 
Of  His  commandments  just  and  true. 
That  they  may  them  obey. 

104  .  L.M. 

MY  soul,  Thy  great  Creator  praise ; 
When  clothed  in  His  celestial  rays, 
He  in  full  majesty  appears, 
And  like  a  robe  His  glory  wears. 

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102  PSALMS. 

2  The  heavens  are  for  His  curtains  spread ; 
Th'  unfathomed  deep  He  makes  His  bed ; 
Clouds  are  His  chariot,  when  He  flies 
On  winged  storms  across  the  skies. 

3  Angels,  whom  His  own  breath  inspires, 
His  ministers,  are  flaming  fires ; 

And  swift  as  thought  their  armies  move, 
To  bear  His  vengeance  or  His  love. 

4  How  strange  Thy  works  !  how  great  Thy  skill  [ 
While  every  land  Thy  riches  fill. 

Thy  wisdom  round  the  world  we  see : 
This  spacious  earth  is  full  of  Thee. 

105  CM. 

GIVE  thanks  to  God,  invoke  His  name, 
And  tell  the  world  His  grace ; 
Sound  through  the  earth  His  deeds  of  fame, 
That  all  may  seek  His  face. 

2  His  covenant,  which  He  kept  in  mind 

For  numerous  ages  past. 

To  numerous  ages  yet  behind 

In  equal  force  shall  last. 

3  He  sware  to  Abraham  and  his  seed, 

And  made  the  blessing  sure : 
Gentiles  the  ancient  promise  read, 
And  find  His  truth  endure. 

4  "  Thy  seed  shall  make  all  nations  blest," 

Said  the  Almighty  voice ; 
"And  Canaan's  land  shall  be  their  rest. 
The  ty23e  of  heavenly  joys." 

106  L.M, 

TO  God  the  great,  the  ever  blest. 
Let  songs  of  honour  be  addressed  ; 
His  mercy  firm  for  ever  stands ; 
Give  Him  the  thanks  His  love  demands. 


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PSALMS.  103 

2  Who  knows  tlie  woiulers  of  Tliy  ways  ? 
AVlio  shall  fullil  Thy  bouiullcss  ])raise  ? 
Blest  are  the  souls  that  fear  Thee  still, 
And  pay  their  duty  to  Thy  will. 

3  Remember  what  Thy  mercy  did 
For  Jacob's  race,  Thy  chosen  seed ; 
And  with  the  same  salvation  bless 
The  meanest  supj)liant  of  Thy  grace. 

4  O !  may  I  see  Thy  tribes  rejoice, 
And  aid  their  triumphs  with  my  voice ! 
This  is  my  glory.  Lord,  to  be 

Joined  to  Thy  saints,  and  near  to  Thee. 

107  C.  M. 

How  are  Thy  servants  blest,  O  Lord ; 
How  sure  is  their  defence ! 
Eternal  wisdom  is  their  guide, 
Their  help, — omnipotence. 

2  When  by  the  dreadful  tempest  borne 

High  on  the  broken  wave. 
They  know  Thou  art  not  slow  to  hear, 
Nor  impotent  to  save. 

3  The  storm  is  laid,  the  winds  retire, 

Obedient  to  Thy  will  ; 
The  sea,  that  roars  at  Thy  command, 
At  Thy  command  is  still. 

4  In  midst  of  dangers,  fears,  and  deaths, 

Thy  goodness  we  '11  adore ; 
We '11  praise  Thee  for  Thy  mercies  past. 
And  humbly  hope  for  more. 

5  Our  life,  while  Thou  preserv'st  that  life, 

Thy  sacrifice  shall  be ; 
And  death, — when  death  shall  be  our  lot, — 
Shall  join  our  souls  to  Thee. 


104  PSALMS. 

108  CM. 

AWAKE,  my  soul,  to  sound  His  praise, 
Awake  my  harp  to  sing ; 
Join  all  my  powers  the  song  to  raise, 
And  morning  incense  bring. 

2  Among  the  people  of  His  care. 

And  through  the  nations  round. 
Glad  songs  of  praise  will  I  prepare, 
And  there  His  name  resound. 

3  Be  Thou  exalted,  O  my  God, 

Above  the  starry  train ; 
Diffuse  Thy  heavenly  grace  abroad. 
And  teach  the  world  Thy  reign. 

4  So  shall  Thy  chosen  sons  rejoice. 

And  throng  Thy  courts  above ; 
While  sinners  hear  Thy  pardoning  voice. 
And  taste  redeeming  love. 

109  C.M. 

GOD  of  my  mercy  and  my  praise. 
Thy  glory  is  my  song ; 
Though  sinners  speak  against  Thy  grace 
With  a  blaspheming  tongue. 

2  When  in  the  form  of  mortal  man 

Thy  Son  on  earth  was  found ; 

With  cruel  slanders,  false  and  vain, 

They  compassed  Him  around. 

3  Their  miseries  His  compassion  move, 

Their  peace  He  still  pursued ; 
They  render  hatred  for  His  love. 
And  evil  for  His  good. 

4  Their  malice  raged  without  a  cause. 

Yet,  with  His  dying  breath. 
He  prayed  for  murderers  on  His  cross, 
And  blessed  His  foes  in  death. 


PSALMS.  105 

5  Lord,  shall  Thy  bright  example  shine 

In  vain  before  mine  eyes  ? 
Give  me  a  soul  akin  to  Thine, 
To  love  mine  enemies. 

6  The  Lord  shall  on  my  side  engage, 

xVnd  in  my  Saviour's  name 
I  shall  defeat  their  pride  and  rage. 
Who  slander  and  condemn. 

110  First  Part.  L.  M. 

rpHUS  God  th'  eternal  Father  spake 
JL    To  Christ  the  Son  :  "Ascend  and  sit 
At  my  right  hand,  till  I  shall  make 
Thy  foes  submissive  at  Thy  feet. 

2  "  From  Sion  shall  Thy  word  proceed, 
Thy  word,  the  sceptre  in  Thy  hand, 
Shall  make  the  hearts  of  rebels  bleed, 
And  bow  their  wills  to  Thy  command. 

3  "  That  day  will  show  Thy  power  is  great, 
AVhen  saints  shall  flock  with  willing  minds ; 
And  sinners  crowd  Thy  temple  gate, 
Where  holiness  in  beauty  shines." 

4  O  blessed  power !  O  glorious  day  ! 
What  a  large  victory  shall  ensue ! 
And  converts,  who  Thy  grace  obey. 
Exceed  the  drops  of  morning  dew. 

110  Second  Part.  C.  M. 

JESUS,  our  Lord,  ascend  Thy  throne, 
And  near  Thy  Father  sit ; 
In  Sion  shall  Thy  power  be  known, 
And  make  Thy  foes  submit. 

2  What  wonders  shall  Thy  gospel  do ! 
Thy  converts  shall  surpass 
The  numerous  drops  of  morning  dew. 
And  own  Thy  sovereign  grace. 


LOG  PSALMS. 

3  Jesus  our  Priest  for  ever  lives 

To  plead  for  us  above ; 
Jesus  our  King  for  ever  gives 
Tlie  blessings  of  His  love. 

4  God  shall  exalt  His  glorious  head, 

And  His  high  throne  maintain, 
Shall  strike  the  powers  and  princes  dead, 
Who  dare  oppose  His  reign. 

111  C.  M. 

GREAT  is  the  Lord ;  His  works  of  might 
Demand  our  noblest  songs  ; 
Let  His  assembled  saints  unite 
Their  harmony  of  tongues. 

2  Great  is  the  mercy  of  the  Lord, 

He  gives  His  children  food ; 
And,  ever  mindful  of  His  word, 
He  makes  His  |)romise  good. 

3  His  Son,  the  great  Redeemer,  came 

To  seal  His  covenant  sure ; 

Holy  and  reverend  is  His  name. 

His  ways  are  just  and  pure. 

4  They  that  would  grow  divinely  wise, 

Must  with  His  fear  begin ; 
Our  fairest  proof  of  knowledge  lies 
In  hating  every  sin. 

112  CM. 

HAPPY  is  he  that  fears  the  Lord, 
And  follows  His  commands. 
Who  lends  the  poor  without  reward. 
Or  gives  with  liberal  hands. 

2  As  pity  dwells  within  his  breast 
To  all  the  sons  of  need ; 
So  God  shall  answer  his  request 
With  blessings  on  his  seed. 


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PSALMS.  107 

3  No  evil  tidings  shall  surprise 

His  Avell  established  mind ; 
His  soul  to  God,  his  refuge,  flies, 
And  leaves  his  fears  behind. 

4  In  times  of  danger  and  distress 

Some  beams  of  light  shall  shine, 
To  show  the  world  his  righteousness, 
And  give  him  peace  divine. 

5  His  works  of  piety  and  love 

Kemain  before  the  Lord ; 
Honour  on  earth,  and  joys  above, 
Shall  be  his  sure  reward. 

113  L.  M. 

^7E  servants  of  th'  Almighty  King, 
i    In  every  age  His  praises  sing ; 
Where'er  the  sun  shall  rise  or  set. 
The  nations  shall  His  praise  repeat. 

2  Above  the  earth,  beyond  the  sky. 
His  throne  of  glory  stands  on  high ; 
Nor  time,  nor  place,  His  power  restrain. 
Nor  bound  His  universal  reign. 

3  Which  of  the  sons  of  Adam  dare. 
Or  angels  with  their  God  compare ! 
His  glories,  how  divinely  bright. 
Who  dwells  in  uncreated  light! 

4  Behold  His  love  !   He  stoops  to  view 
What  saints  above  and  angels  do ; 
And  condescends  yet  more  to  know 
The  mean  affairs  of  men  below. 

5  From. dust  and  cottages  obscure 
His  grace  exalts  the  humble  poor ! 
Gives  them  the  honour  of  His  sons. 
And  fits  them  for  their  heavenly  thrones. 


108  PSALMS. 

114  L.  M. 

WHEN  Israel,  freed  from  Pharaoh's  hand, 
Left  the  proud  tyrant  and  his  land, 
The  tribes  with  cheerful  homage  own 
Their  King, and  Judah  was  His  throne. 

2  Across  the  deep  their  journey  lay  ; 
The  deep  divides  to  make  them  way ; 
Jordan  beheld  their  march,  and  fled 
With  backward  -current  to  his  head. 

3  Let  every  mountain,  every  flood 
Retire  and  know  th'  approaching  God, 
The  King  of  Israel :  see  Him  here ; 
Tremble,  thou  earth ;  adore  and  fear. 

4.  He  thunders,  and  all  nature  mourns ; 
The  rock  to  standing  pools  He  turns  ; 
Flints  spring  with  fountains  at  His  word. 
And  fires  and  seas  confess  the  Lord. 

115  CM. 

LORD,  not  to  us,  we  claim  no  share,    • 
But  to  Thy  sacred  Name, 
Give  glory  for  Thy  mercy's  sake. 
And  truth's  eternal  fame. 

2  0  Israel,  make  the  Lord  your  trust. 

Who  is  your  help  and  shield ; 
Priests,  Levites,  trust  in  Him  alone. 
Who  only  help  can  yield. 

3  Let  all  who  truly  fear  the  Lord 

On  Him  they  fear  rely; 
Who  them  in  danger  can  defend. 
And  all  their  wants  supply. 

4  They  who  in  death  and  silence  sleep, 

To  Him  no  praise  afford ; 
But  we  will  bless  for  evermore 
Our  ever-living  Lord. 


PSALMS.  109 

116  First  Part.  C.  M. 

I  LOVE  the  Lord ;  He  heard  my  cries, 
And  pitied  every  groan ; 
Long  as  I  live,  when  troubles  rise, 
1  '11  hasten  to  His  throne. 

2  I  love  the  Lord.:  He  bowed  His  ear. 

And  chased  my  griefs  away: 

O !  let  my  heart  no  more  despair 

While  I  have  breath  to  pray. 

3  ^ly  flesh  declined,  my  spirits  fell, 

And  I  drew  near  the  dead, 
While  inward  pangs  and  fears  of  hell 
Perplexed  my  wakeful  head. 

4  "i\Iy  God,''  I  cried,  "Thy  servant  save, 

Thou  ever  good  and  just; 
Thy  power  can  rescue  from  the  grave. 
Thy  power  is  all  my  trust." 

5  The  Lord  beheld  me  sore  distressed. 

He  bade  my  pains  remove ; 
Keturn,  my  soul,  to  God  thy  rest. 
For  thou  hast  known  His  love. 

6  My  God  hath  saved  my  soul  from  death. 

And  dried  my  falling  tears ; 
Now  to  His  praise  I  '11  sjDend  my  breath. 
And  my  remaining  years. 

116  Secoxd  Part.  C.  M. 

WHAT  shall  I  render  to  my  God 
For  all  His  kindness  shown  ? 
My  feet  shall  visit  Thine  abode. 
My  songs  address  Thy  throne. 

2  Among  the  saints  that  fill  Thy  house, 
My  offerings  shall  be  paid ; 
There  shall  my  zeal  perform  the  vows 
My  soul  in  anguish  made. 

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110  PSALMS. 

3  How  mucli  is  mercy  Thy  delight, 

Thou  ever  blessed  God  ! 
How  dear  Thy  servants  in  Thy  sight ! 
How  precious  is  their  blood ! 

4  How  happy  all  Thy  servants  are!- 

How  great  Thy  grace  to  me ! 
My  life  which  Thou  hast  made  Thy  care, 
Lord,  I  devote  to  Thee. 

5  Now  I  am  Thine,  for  ever  Thine, 

Nor  shall  my  jxirpose  move  ; 
Thy  hand  hath  loosed  my  bonds  of  j)ain. 
And  bound  me  with  Thy  love. 

6  Here  in  Thy  courts  I  leave  my  vow. 

And  Thy  rich  grace  record ; 
Witness,  ye  saints,  who  hear  me  now. 
If  I  forsake  the  Lord. 

116  Third  Paet..  C.  M. 

I  LOVE  the  Lord,  because  my  voice 
And  prayers  He  did  hear. 
I,  while  I  live,  will  call  on  Him, 
Who  bowed  to  me  His  ear. 

2  Of  death  the  cords  and  sorrow  did 

About  me  compass  round ; 
The  pains  of  hell  took  hold  on  me : 
I  grief  and  trouble  found. 

3  Upon  the  name  of  God  the  Lord 

Then  did  I  call,  and  say. 
Deliver  Thou  my  soul,  O  Lord, 
I  do  Thee  humbly  pray. 

4  God  merciful  and  righteous  is. 

Yea,  gracious  is  our  Lord. 
God  saves  the  meek :  I  was  brought  low ; 
He  did  me  help  afford. 


PSALMS.  Ill 

5  O  thou,  my  soul,  do  thou  return 
Uuto  thy  quiet  rest ; 
For  hirgely,  lo,  the  Lord  to  thee 
His  bouuty  hath  expressed. 

o  For  my  distressed  soul  from  death 
Delivered  was  by  Thee : 
Thou  didst  my  mouruing  eyes  from  tears, 
My  feet  from  falling  free. 

Hi]  Fourth  Part.  C.  M. 

I  IX  the  land  of  those  that  live 
AVill  walk  the  Lord  before. 
I  did  believe,  therefore  I  spake : 
I  was  afflicted  sore. 

2  I  said,  when  I  was  in  my  haste, 

That  all  men  liars  be. 
What  shall  I  render  to  the  Lord 
For  all  His  gifts  to  me  ? 

3  I  '11  of  salvation  take  the  cup, 

On  God's  name  will  I  call : 
I  '11  pay  my  vows  now  to  the  Lord 
Before  His  people  all. 

4  Dear  in  God's  sight  is  His  saints'  death. 

Thy  servant.  Lord,  am  I ; 
Thy  servant  sure.  Thine  handmaid's  son  : 
My  bands  Thou  didst  untie. 

5  Thank-offerings  I  to  Thee  will  give, 

And  on  God's  name  will  call. 
I  '11  pay  my  vows  now  to  the  Lord 
Before  His  people  all ; 

6  Within  the  courts  of  God's  own  house, 

Within  the  midst  of  thee, 
O  city  of  Jerusalem. 

Praise  to  the  Lord  give  ye. 


112  PSALMS. 

117  FiEST  Part.  L.  M. 

FHOM  all  that  dwell  below  the  skies, 
Let  the  Creator's  praise  arise : 
Let  the  Redeemer's  name  be  sung 
Through  every  land,  by  every  toiigue. 
2  Eternal  are  Thy  mercies,  Lord ; 
Eternal  truth  attends  Thy  word  ; 
Thy  jDraise  shall  sound  from  shore  to  shore. 
Till  suns  shall  «et  and  rise  no  more. 

117  Second  Part.  S.  M. 

THY  name,  almighty  Lord, 
Shall  sound  through  distant  lands : 
Great  is  Thy  grace  and  sure  Thy  word: 
Thy  truth  for  ever  stands. 
2  Far  be  Thine  honour  spread. 
And  long  Thy  praise  endure, 
Till  morning  light  and  evening  shade 
Shall  be  exchanged  no  more. 

118  First  Part.  CM. 

THIS  is  the  day  the  Lord  hath  made, 
He  calls  the  hours  His  own ; 
Let  heaven  rejoice,  let  earth  be  glad. 
And  praise  surround  the  throne. 

2  To-day  He  rose  and  left  the  dead. 

And  Satan's  empire  fell ; 
To-day  the  saints  His  triumph  spread, 
And  all  His  w^onders  tell. 

3  Hosanna  to  th'  anointed  King, 

To  David's  holy  Son  ; 
Help  us,  O  Lord,  descend  and  bring 
Salvation  from  Thy  throne. 

4  Blest  is  the  Lord  who  comes  to  men 

With  messages  of  grace ; 
Who  comes  in  God  His  Father's  name. 
To  save  our  sinful  race. 


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PSALMS.  113 

5  Hosanna  in  the  highest  strains 
The  ehiireh  on  earth  can  raise ; 
The  highest  heavens,  in  which  He  reigns, 
Shall  give  Him  nohler  praise. 

118  Second  Part.  L.  ISI. 


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O  !  what  a  glorions  corner-stone 
The  Jewish  builders  did  refuse ! 


But  God  hath  built  His  church  thereon, 
In  spite  of  envy  and  the  Jews. 

2  Great  God,  the  work  is  all  divine. 

The  joy  and  w^onder  of  our  eyes ; 
This  is  the  day  that  proves  it  Thine, 
The  day  that  saw  our  Saviour  rise. 

3  Sinners  rejoice,  and  saints  be  glad ; 

Hosanna,  let  His  name  be  blest ; 
A  thousand  honours  on  His  head, 

With  peace,  and  light,  and  glory  rest ! 

4  In  God's  own  name  He  comes  to  bring 

Salvation  to  our  dying  race ; 
Let  the  w^hole  church  address  their  King, 
With  hearts  of  joy,  and  songs  of  praise. 

119  First  Part.  C.  M. 

BLEST  are  the  undefiled  in  heart. 
Whose  ways  are  right  and  clean ; 
Who  never  from  Thy  law  depart, 
But  flee  from  every  sin. 

2  Blest  are  the  men  that  keep  Thy  word, 

And  practise  Thy  commands ; 
With  their  whole  heart  they  seek  the  Lord, 
And  serve  Thee  with  their  hands. 

3  Great  is  their  peace  who  love  Thy  law ; 

How  firm  their  souls  abide ! 
Nor  can  a  bold  temptation  draw 
Their  steady  feet  aside. 

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114  PSALMS. 

4  Then  shall  my  heart  have  inward  joy, 
And  keep  my  face  from  shame, 
When  all  Thy  statutes  I  obey, 
And  honour  all  Thy  name. 

119  Second  Part.  C.  M. 

TO  Thee,  before  the  dawning  light, 
My  gracious  God,  1  pray ; 
I  meditate  Thy  name  by  night. 
And  keep  Thy  law  by  day. 

2  My  spirit  faints  to  see  Thy  grace; 

Thy  promise  bears  me  uj); 
And  while  salvation  long  delays. 
Thy  word  supports  my  hope. 

3  Seven  times  a  day  I  lift  my  hands. 

And  pay  my  thanks  to  Thee ; 
Thy  righteous  providence  demands 
Repeated  praise  from  me. 

4  When  midnight  darkness  veils  the  skies, 

1  call  Thy  works  to  mind, 
My  thoughts  in  warm  devotion  rise. 
And  sweet  acceptance  find. 

119  Third  Part.  C.  M. 

THOU  art  my  portion,  O  my  God. 
Soon  as  I  know  Thy  way. 
My  heart  makes  haste  t'obey  Thy  word. 
And  suffers  no  delay. 

2  I  choose  the  path  of  heavenly  truth. 

And  glory  in  my  choice  ; 

Not  all  the  riches  of  the  earth 

Could  make  me  so  rejoice. 

3  Now  I  am  Thine,  for  ever  Thine, 

O  save  Thy  servant.  Lord ; 
Thou  art  my  Shield,  my  Hiding-place, 
My  ho]3e  is  in  Thy  word. 


PSALMS.  115 

4  Thou  hast  inclined  this  heart  of  mine 
Thy  statutes  to  fulfil ; 
And  thus  till  mortal  life  shall  end 
Would  I  perform  Thy  will. 

119  Fourth  Part.  C.  M. 

HOAV  shall  the  young  secure  their  hearts, 
And  guard  their  lives  from  sin  ? 
Thy  word  the  choicest  rules  imparts 
To  keep  the  conscience  clean. 

2  AA^hen  once  it  enters  to  the  mind, 

It  spreads  such  light  abroad 
The  meanest  souls  instruction  find, 
And  raise  their  thoughts  to  God. 

3  'Tis,  like  the  sun,  a  heavenly  light. 

That  guides  us  all  the  day ; 
And  through  the  dangers  of  the  night, 
A  lamp  to  lead  our  way. 

4  The  men  that  keep  Thy  law  with  care. 

And  meditate  Thy  word. 
Grow  wiser  than  their  teachers  are, 
And  better  know  the  Lord. 

6  Thy  word  is  everlasting  truth. 
How  pure  is  every  page ! 
That  holy  book  shall  guide  our  youth. 
And  well  support  our  age. 

119  Fifth  Part.  C.  M. 

01  HOW  I  love  Thy  holy  law 
'Tis  daily  my  delight : 
And  thence  my  meditations  draw 
Divine  advice  by  night. 

2  My  waking  eyes  prevent  the  day 
To  meditate  Thy  word : 
My  soul  with  longing  melts  away 
To  hear  Thy  gospel,  Lord. 


116  PSALMS. 

3  Thy  heavenly  words  my  heart  engage, 

And  well  employ  my  tongue ; 
And  in  my  tiresome  pilgrimage 
Yield  me  a  heavenly  song. 

4  When  nature  sinks,  and  spirits  droop, 

Thy  promises  of  grace 
Are  pillars  to  support  my  hoj^e ; 
And  there  I  write  Thy  praise. 

119  Sixth  Part.  C.  M. 

LOKD,  1  esteem  Thy  judgments  right, 
And  all  Thy  statutes  just ; 
Thence  1  maintain  a  constant  fight 
With  every  flattering  lust. 

2  Thy  j^recepts  often  I  survey ; 

1  keep  Thy  law  in  sight, 
Through  all  the  business  of  the  day, 
To  form  my  actions  right. 

3  My  heart  in  midnight  silence  cries, 

"  How  sweet  Thy  comforts  be  !" 
My  thoughts  in  holy  wonder  rise. 
And  bring  their  thanks  to  Thee. 

4  And  when  my  spirit  drinks  her  fill. 

At  some  good  word  of  Thine, 
Not  mighty  men,  that  share  the  spoil. 
Have  joys  comjiared  to  mine. 

119  Seventh  Part.  C.  M. 

LET  all  the  heathen  writers  join 
To  form  one  perfect  book ; 
Great  God,  if  once  compared  with  Thine, 
How  mean  their  writings  look ! 

2  Not  the  most  perfect  rules  they  gave 

Could  show  one  sin  forgiven, 

Nor  lead  a  step  beyond  the  grave ; 

But  Thine  conduct  to  heaven. 


PSALMS.  117 

3  I  'veseen  an  end  to  what  we  call 

Perfection  here  below ; 
How  short  the  powers  of  nature  fall, 
And  can  no  further  go. 

4  Yet  men  would  fain  be  just  with  God, 

By  works  their  hands  have  wrought ; 
But  Thy  commands,  exceeding  broad. 

Extend  to  every  thought.  ^ 

5  Our  faith,  and  love,  and  every  grace, 

Fall  far  below  Thy  word ; 
But  perfect  truth  and  righteousness 
Dwell  only  with  the  Lord. 

119  Eighth  Paet.  C.  M. 

LORD,  I  have  made  Thy  word  my  choice. 
My  lasting  heritage ; 
There  shall  my  noblest  powers  rejoice. 
My  warmest  thoughts  engage. 

2  1  '11  read  the  histories  of  Thy  love. 

And  keep  Thy  laws  in  sight. 
While  through  the  promises  1  rove, 
With  ever  fresh  delight. 

3  'Tis  a  broad  land  of  wealth  unknown, 

AVhere  springs  of  life  arise ; 
Seeds  of  immortal  bliss  are  sown, 
And  hidden  glory  lies. 

4  The  best  relief  that  mourners  have, 

It  makes  our  sorrows  blest ; 
Our  fairest  hope  beyond  the  grave. 
And  our  eternal  rest. 

119  Ninth  Paet.  C.  M. 

THY  mercies  fill  the  earth,  O  Lord, 
How  good  Thy  works  appear ! 
Open  my  eyes  to  read  Thy  word. 
And  see  Thy  wonders  there. 


118  PSALMS. 

2  My  heart  was  fashioned  by  Thy  hand, 

My  service  is  Thy  due ; 
O  !  make  Thy  servant  understand 
The  duties  he  must  do. 

3  Since  I  'm  a  stranger  here  below,    . 

Thy  path  O!  do  not  hide, 
But  mark  the  road  my  feet  should  go, 
And  be  my  constant  guide. 

4  "^A^hen  I  have  learned  my  Father's  will, 

I  '11  teach  the  world  His  ways ; 
My  thankful  lips,  inspired  with  zeal. 
Shall  sing  aloud  His  j)raise. 

119  Tenth  Part.  C.  M. 

BEHOLD  Thy  waiting  servant,  Lord, 
Devoted  to  Thy  fear ; 
Remember  and  confirm  Thy  word. 
For  all  my  hoj)es  are  there. 

2  Hast  Thou  not  sent  salvation  down, 

And  promised  quickening  grace? 
Doth  not  my  heart  address  Thy  throne  ? 
And  yet  Thy  love  delays. 

3  Mine  eyes  for  Thy  salvation  fail ;  . 

0  bear  Thy  servant  up ; 
Nor  let  the  scoffing  lips  prevail. 
Who  dare  reproach  my  hope. 

4  Didst  Thou  not  raise  my  faith,  O  Lord  ? 

Then  let  Thy  truth  ap2:>ear : 
Saints  shall  rejoice  in  my  reward, 
And  trust  as  well  as  fear. 

119  Eleven^th  Part.  C.  M> 

0!  THAT  the  Lord  would  guide  my  ways 
To  keep  His  statutes  still ! 
O !  that  my  God  would  grant  me  grace 
To  know  and  do  His  will ! 


PSALMS.  119 

2  O !  send  Thy  Spirit  down  to  write 

Thy  law  upon  my  heart ; 
Nor  let  my  tongue  indulge  deceit, 
Xor  act  the  liar's  part. 

3  From  vanity  turn  off  my  eyes ; 

Let  no  corruj^t  design, 
Xor  covetous  desires  arise 
Within  this  soul  of  mine. 

4  Order  my  footsteps  by  Thy  word, 

And  make  my  heart  sincere ; 
Let  sin  have  no  dominion,  Lord, 
But  keep  my  conscience  clear. 

5  My  soul  hath  gone  too  far  astray, 

My  feet  too  often  slip ; 
Yet,  since  I  've  not  forgot  Thy  way. 
Restore  Thy  wandering  sheep. 

6  Make  me  to  walk  in  Thy  commands, 

'Tis  a  delightful  road^; 
Nor  let  my  head,  nor  heart,  nor  hands. 
Offend  against  my  Grod. 

119  Twelfth  Part  C.  M. 

Y  God,  consider  my  distress. 
Let  mercy  plead  my  cause ; 
Thou2;h  I  have  sinned  against  Thv  o;race, 
I  can't  forget  Thy  laws. 

Forbid,  forbid  the  sharp  reproach, 

Which  I  so  justly  fear ; 
L^phold  my  life,  uphold  my  hopes. 

Nor  let  my  shame  ajDpear. 

Be  Thou  a  surety,  Lord,  for  me. 

Nor  let  the  proud  oppress ; 
But  make  Thy  waiting  servant  see 

The  shinings  of  Thy  face. 


120  rsALMS. 

4  My  eyes  with  expectation  fail ; 

My  heart  within  me  cries, 
''  When  will  the  Lord  His  truth  fulfil, 
And  bid  my  comforts  rise  ?" 

5  Look  down  upon  my  sorrows,  Lord, 

'  And  show  Thy  grace  the  same ; 
Thy  tender  mercies  still  afford 
To  those  that  love  Thy  name. 

119  Thirteenth  Part.  C.  M. 

WITH  my  whole  heart  I  've  sought  Thy  face. 
O  !  let  me  never  stray 
From  Thy  commands,  O  God  of  grace, 
Nor  tread  the  sinner's  way.  ^ 

2  Thy  word  I  Ve  hid  within  my  heart. 

To  keep  my  conscience  clean. 
To  be  an  everlasting  guard 
From  every  rising  sin. 

3  I  'm  a  companion  of  the  saints,. 

AVho  fear  and  love  the  Lord ; 
My  sorrows  rise,  my  nature  faints. 
When  men  transgress  Thy  word. 

4  My  God,  I  long,  1  hope,  I  wait 

For  Thy  salvation  still ; 
While  Thy  whole  law  is  my  delight, 
And  I  obey  Thy  will. 

119  Fourteenth  Part.  C.  M. 

pONSIDER  all  my  sorrows.  Lord, 
Vj  And  Thy  deliverance  send ; 
My  soul  for  Thy  salvation  faints. 
When  will  my  troubles  end  ? 

2  Yet  I  have  found  'tis  good  for  me 
To  bear  my  Father's  rod ; 
Afflictions  make  me  learn  Thy  law, 
And  live  upon  my  God. 


PSALMS.  121 

3  This  is  the  comfort  I  enjoy 

When  new  distress  begins : 
I  read  Thy  word,  I  run  Thy  way, 
And  hate  my  former  sins. 

4  Had  not  Thy  word  been  my  delight 

When  earthly  joys  were  fled, 
My  soul,  oppressed  with  sorrow's  weight, 
Had  sunk  amongst  the  dead. 

5  I  know  Thy  judgments,  Lord,  are  right, 

Though  they  may  seem  severe ; 
The  sharpest  sufferings  I  endure 
Flow  from  Thy  faithful  care. 

G  Before  I  knew  Thy  chastening  rod. 
My  feet  were  apt  to  stray ; 
But  now  I  learn  to  keep  Thy  word, 
Nor  wander  from  Thy  way. 

119  Fifteenth  Part.  C.  M. 

01  THAT  Thy  statutes  every  hour 
Might  dwell  uj)on  my  mind ! 
Thence  I  derive  a  quickening  power, 
And  daily  peace  I  find. 

2  To  meditate  Thy  precepts,  Lord, 

Shall  be  my  sweet  employ ; 
My  soul  shall  ne'er  forget  Thy  word. 
Thy  word  is  all  my  joy. 

3  How  would  I  run  in  Thy  commands, 

If  Thou  my  heart  discharge 
From  sin  and  Satan's  hateful  chains. 
And  set  my  feet  at  large  ? 

119  Sixteenth  Part.  C.  M. 

Tr Y  soul  lies  cleaving  to  the  dust ; 
1t1  Lord,  give  me  life  divine : 
From  vain  desires  and  every  lust 
Turn  off  these  eyes  of  mine. 
11 


122  PSALMS. 

2  When  sore  afflictions  press  me  down, 
I  need  Thy  quickening  powers ; 
Thy  word  that  I  have  rested  on 
Shall  help  my  heaviest  hours. 

3.  Are  not  Thy  mercies  sovereign  still, 
And  Thou  a  faithful  God? 
Wilt  Thou  not  grant  me  warmer  zeal 
To  run  the  heavenly  road  ? 

4  Does  not  my  heart  Thy  precepts  love, 

And  long  to  see  Thy  face  ? 
And  yet  how  slow  my  spirits  move 
AYithout  enlivening  grace ! 

5  Then  shall  I  love  Thy  gospel  more, 

And  ne'er  forget  Thy  word, 
When  I  have  felt  its  quickening  power 
To  draw  me  near  the  Lord. 

119  Seventeenth  Part.  C.  M. 

OLET  my  earnest  prayer  and  cry 
Come  near  before  Thee,  Lord ; 
Give  understanding  unto  me 
According  to  Thy  word. 

2  Let  my  request  before  Thee  come ; 

After  Thy  word  me  free. 
My  lips  shall  utter  praise,  when  Thou 
Hast  taught  Thy  laws  to  me. 

3  Let  Thy  strong  hand  make  help  to  me ; 

Thy  prece23ts  are  my  choice : 
I  longed  for  Thy  salvation,  Lord, 
And  in  Thy  law  rejoice. 

4  O  let  my  soul  live,  and  it  shall 

Give  praises  unto  Thee ; 
And  let  Thy  judgments  gracious 
Be  helpful  unto  me. 


PSALMS.  123 

5  I,  like  a  lost  sheep,  went  astray  ; 
Thy  servant  seek,  and  find  : 
For  Thy  commands  I  suffered  not 
To  slip  out  of  my  mind. 

120  C.  M. 
rPHOU  God  of  love.  Thou  ever  blest, 

1    Pity  my  suffering  state. 
When  wilt  Thou  set  my  soul  at  rest, 
From  lips  that  love  deceit  ? 

2  Peace  is  the  blessing  that  1  seek : 

How  lovely  are  its  charms  ! 
1  am  for  peace ;  but  when  I  speak. 
They  all  declare  for  arms. 

3  New  i^assions  still  their  souls  engage. 

And  keep  their  malice  strong : 
What  shall  be  done  to  curb  thy  rage, 
O  thou  devouring  tongue! 

4  Should  burning  arrows  smite  thee  through, 

Strict  justice  would  approve ; 
But  1  would  rather  spare  my  foe, 
And  melt  his  heart  with  love. 

121  First  Part.  L.  M. 

('^  ^  P  to  the  hills  I  lift  mine  eyes, 
_     Th', eternal  hills  beyond  the  skies; 
Thence  all  her  help  my  soul  derives ; 
There  my  almighty  Hefuge  lives. 

2  He  lives ;  the  everlasting  God, 

That  built  the  world,  that  spread  the  flood ; 
The  heavens,  with  all  their  hosts  He  made. 
And  the  dark  regions  of  the  dead. 

3  He  guides  our  feet.  He  guards  our  way ; 
His  morning  smiles  adorn  the  day : 

He  spreads  the  evening  veil,  and  keeps 
The  silent  hours  while  Israel  sleeps. 


124  PSALMS. 

4  Israel,  a  name  divinely  blest, 
May  rise  secure,  securely  rest ; 
Thy  holy  Guardian's  wakeful  eyes 
Admit  no  slumber  nor  surprise. 

5  Should  earth  and  hell  with  malice  burn, 
Still  thou  shalt  go,  and  still  return. 
Safe  in  the  Lord ;  His  heavenly  care 
Defends  thy  life  from  every  snare. 

121  Second  Part.  P.  M. 

TTPWAED  I  lift  mine  eyes, 
U    From  God  is  all  mine  aid ; 
The  God  that  built  the  skies. 
And  earth  and  nature  made ; 
God  is  the  tower 
To  which  I  fly ;  His  grace  is  nigh 
In  every  hour. 

2  My  feet  shall  never  slide. 

And  fall  in  fatal  snares. 
Since  God,  my  guard  and  guide, 
Defends  me  from  my  fears. 
Those  wakeful  eyes 
That  never  sleep,  shall  Israel  keep 
When  dangers  rise. 

3  No  burning  heats  by  day. 

Nor  blasts  of  evening  air, 
Shall  take  my  health  away. 
If  God  be  with  me  there. 
Thou  art  my  sun. 
And  Thou  my  shade,  to  guard  my  head 
By  night  or  noon. 

4  Hast  Thou  not  given  Thy  word 

To  save  my  soul  from  death  ? 
And  I  can  trust  my  Lord 


PSALMS.  125 

To  keep  my  mortal  breath  : 
I'll  go  and  come, 
Nor  fear  to  die,  till  from  on  high 
Thou  call  me  home. 

121  Third  Part.  C.  M. 

I  TO  the  hills  Avill  lift  mine  eyes, 
From  whence  doth  come  mine  aid. 
My  safety  cometli  from  the  Lord, 
AYho  heav'n  and  earth  hath  made. 

2  Thy  foot  He  '11  not  let' slide,  nor  will 

He  slumber  that  thee  keej)s. 
Behold,  He  that  keeps  Israel, 
He  slumbers  not,  nor  sleej)s. 

3  The  Lord  thee  keeps ;  the  Lord  thy  shade 

On  thy  right  hand  doth  stay : 
The  moon  by  night  thee  shall  not  smite, 
Nor  yet  the  sun  by  day. 

4  The  Lord  shall  keej)  thy  soul ;  He  shall 

Preserve  thee  from  all  ill. 
Henceforth  thy  going  out  and  in 
God  keep  for  ever  w^ill. 

122  First  Part.  C.  M. 

HOW  did  my  heart  rejoice  to  hear 
My  friends  devoutly  say, 
In  Sion  let  us  all  appear 
And  keep  the  solemn  day. 

2  I  love  her  gates,  I  love  the  road  ; 

The  Church,  adorned  with  grace, 
Stands  like  a  palace  built  for  God, 
To  show  His  milder  face. 

3  Up  to  her  courts,  with  joys  unknown, 

The  holy  tribes  repair ; 
The  Son  of  David  holds  His  throne, 
And  sits  in  judgment  there. 
11  * 


126  PSALMS. 

4  He  hears  our  praises  and  complaints ; 
And  while  His  awful  voice 
Divides  the  sinners  from  the  saints, 
We  tremble  and  rejoice. 

5 '  Peace  be  within  this  sacred  place, 
And  joy  a  constant  guest ; 
With  holy  gifts  and  heavenly  grace 
Be  her  attendants  blest. 

6  My  soul  shall  pray  for  Sion  still, 
While  life  or  breath  remains ; 
There  my  best  friends,  my  kindred  dwell, 
There  God,  my  Saviour,  reigns. 

122  Second  Part.  6s.  8s. 

HOW  pleased  and  blest  was  I, 
To  hear  the  j^eoj^le  cry, 
"  Come,  let  us  seek  our  God  to-day  ? 
Yes,  with  a  cheerful  zeal 
We  haste  to  Sion's  hill. 
And  there  our  vows  and  honours  pay. 

2  Siofi,  thrice  happy  place. 
Adorned  with  wondrous  grace. 

And  walls  of  strength  embrace  thee  round : 

In  thee  our  tribes  appear 

To  j)ray,  and  praise,  and  hear 
The  sacred  gospel's  joyful  sound, 

3  There  David's  greater  Son 
Has  fixed  His  royal  throne ; 

He  sits  for  grace  and  judgment  there ; 

He  bids  the  saints  be  glad. 

He  makes  the  sinners  sad. 
And  humble  souls  rejoice  with  fear. 

4  May  peace  attend  thy  gate. 
And  joy  within  thee  wait. 


FSALMS.  127 

To  bless  the  soul  of  every  guest ; 

The  mau  which  seeks  thy  peace, 

And  wishes  thine  increase, 
A  thousand  blessings  on  him  rest ! 

My  tongue  repeats  her  vows ; 

Peace  to  this  sacred  house ! 
For  here  my  friends  and  kindred  dwell. 

And  since  my  glorious  God 

Makes  thee  His  blest  abode, 
Mv  soul  shall  ever  love  thee  well. 


122  Third  Part.  C.  M. 

I  JOYED  when  to  the  house  of  God, 
Go  up,  they  said  to  me. 
Jerusalem,  within  thy  gates. 
Our  feet  shall  standing  be. 

2  To  Israel's  testimonv,  there 

To  God's  name  thanks  to  pay ; 
For  thrones  of  judgment,  even  the  thrones 
Of  David's  house  there  stay. 

3  Pray  that  Jerusalem  may  have 

Peace  and  felicity : 
Let  theni  that  love  thee  and  thy  peace 
Have  still  prosperity. 

4  Therefore  I  wish  that  peace  may  still 

Within  thy  walls  remain. 
And  ever  may  thy  palaces 
Prosperity  retain. 

5  Now  for  my  friends'  and  brethren's  sakes, 

Peace  be  in  thee,  I  '11  say  : 
And  for  the  house  of  God  our  Ix)rd, 
I  '11  seek  thy  good  alway. 


128  PSALMS. 

123  CM. 

OTHOU,  whose  grace  and  justice  reign 
Enthroned  above  tlie  skies, 
To  Tliee  our  hearts  would  tell  their  pain, 
To  Thee  we  lift  our  eyes. 

2  As  servants  watch  their  master's  hand, 

And  fear  the  angry  stroke ; 
Or  maids  before  their  mistress  stand. 
And  wait  a  j)eaceful  look : 

3  So,  for  our  sins  we  justly  feel 

Thy  discipline,  O  God; 
Yet  wait  the  gracious  moment  still, 
Till  Thou  remove  the  rod. 

4  Those  that  in  wealth  and  pleasure  live. 

Our  daily  groans  deride ; 
And  Thy  delays  of  mercy  give 
Fresh  courage  to  their  pride. 

5  Our  foes  insult  us,  but  our  hope 

In  Thy  compassion  lies. 
This  thought  shall  bear  our  spirits  up. 
That  God  will  not  despise. 

124  CM. 

HAD  not  the  God  of  truth  and  love. 
When  hosts  against  us  rose, 
Displayed  His  vengeance  from  above. 
And  crushed  the  conquering  foes ; 

2  Their  armies  like  a  raging  flood. 

Had  swept  the  guar dless  land; 

Destroyed  on  earth  His  blest  abode, 

And  whelmed  our  feeble  band. 

3  But  safe  beneath  His  spreading  shield 

His  sons  securely  rest; 
Defy  the  dangers  of  the  field, 
And  baxe  the  fearless  breast. 


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PSALMS.  129 

4  And  now  our  souls  shall  bless  the  Lord, 

^A^llo  broke  the  deadly  snare; 
Who  saved  us  from  the  murdering  sword, 
And  made  our  lives  His  care. 

5  Our  help  is  in  Jehovah's  name, 

Who  formed  the  heavens  above ; 
He  that  suj)])orts  their  wondrous  frame 
Can  guard  His  church  by  love. 

125  First  Part.  C.  M. 

UNSHAKEN  as  the  sacred  hill, 
And  firm  as  mountains  stand, 
Firm  as  a  rock  the  soul  shall  rest, 
That  trusts  th'  Almighty  hand. 

2  Not  walls  nor  hills  could  guard  so  well 

Old  Salem's  happy  ground, 
As  those  eternal  arnts  of  love. 
That  every  saint  surround. 

3  Deal  gently,  Lord,  with  souls  sincere. 

And  lead  them  safely  on 
To  the  bright  gates  of  Paradise, 
Where  Christ  their  Lord  is  gone. 

125  Second  Part.  S.  M. 

FIR^I  and  unmoved  are  they 
That  rest  their  souls  on  God ; 
Firm  as  the  mount  where  David  dwelt, 
Or  where  the  ark  abode. 

2  As  mountains  stood  to  guard 

The  city's  sacred  ground, 
So  God  and  His  almighty  love 
Embrace  His  saints  around. 

3  What  though  the  Father's  rod 

Drop  a  chastising  stroke; 
Yet,  lest  it  wound  their  souls  too  deep. 
Its  fury  shall  be  broke. 


130  PSALMS. 

4  Deal  gently,  Lord,  with  those 

Whose  faith  and  pious  fear, 
Whose  hope  and  love,  and  every  grace, 
Proclaim  their  hearts  sincere. 

5  Nor  shall  the  tyrant's  rage 

Too  long  oppress  the  saint ; 
The  God  of  Israel  will  support 
His  children,  lest  they  faint. 

126  c.  M 

WHEN  God  revealed  His  gracious  name, 
And  changed  my  mournful  state. 
My  rapture  seemed  a  pleasing  dream, 
The  grace  appeared  so  great. 

2  The  world  beheld  the  glorious  change, 

And  did  Thy  hand  confess ; 
My  tongue  broke  out  in  -unknown  strains, 
And  sung  surprising  grace. 

3  "  Great  is  the  work,"  my  neighbours  cried, 

And  owned  the  power  divine ; 
"Great  is  the  work,"  my  heart  replied, 
"  And  be  the  glory  Thine." 

4  The  Lord  can  clear  the  darkest  skies, 

Can  give  us  day  for  night ; 
Make  drops  of  sacred  sorrow  rise 
To  rivers  of  delight. 

5  Let  those  that  sow  in  sadness,  wait 

Till  the  fair  harvest  come ; 
They  shall  confess  their  sheaves  are  great, 
And  shout  the  blessings  home. 

127  L.  Al. 

EXCEPT  the  Lord  our  labours  bless. 
In  vain  shall  we  desire  success ; 
Except  His  guardian  power  restrain, 
The  watchman  waketh  but  in  vain. 


PSALMS.  131 

2  'Tis  useless  toil  our  stores  to  keep, — 
Early  to  rise,  and  late  to  sleep, — 
Unless  the  Lord,  who  reigns  on  high, 
His  providential  care  supply. 

3  Grant,  Lord,  that  we  may  ever  flee 
For  guidance  and  for  help  to  Thee  ; 
Thy  blessing  ask,  whatever  we  do. 
And  in  Thy  strength  our  work  pursue. 

128  C.  M. 

0  HAPPY  man,  whose  soul  is  filled. 
With  zeal  and  reverend  aAve ! 
His  lips  to  God  their  honours  yield. 
His  life  adorns  the  law. 

2  A  careful  providence  shall  stand. 

And  ever  guard  thy  head; 
Shall  on  the  labours  of  thy  hand 
Its  kindly  blessings  shed. 

3  Thy  wife  shall  be  a  fruitful  vine ; 

Thy  children,  round  thy  board. 
Each  like  a  plant  of  honour,  shine. 
And  learn  to  fear  the  Lord. 

4  The  Lord  shall  thy  best  hopes  fulfil. 

For  months  and  years  to  come : 

The  Lord,  who  dwells  on  Sion's  hill. 

Shall  send  thee  blessings  home. 

5  This  is  the  man  whose  happy  eyes, 

Shall  see  his  house  increase; 
Shall  see  the  sinking  church  arise. 
Then  leave  the  world  in  peace. 

129  C.  M. 

UP  from  my  youth,  may  Israel  say, 
Have  I  been  nursed  in  tears ; 
My  griefs  were  constant  as  the  day, 
And  tedious  as  the  years. 


132  PSALMS. 

2  Up  from  my  youth  I  bore  the  rage, 

Of  all  the  sons  of  strife ; 
Oft  they  assailed  my  ri23er  age, 
But  God  preserved  my  life. 

3  The  Lord  in  anger,  on  His  throne, 

With  an  imjD'artial  eye. 
Measured  the  mischiefs  they  had  done. 
Then  let  His  arrows  fly. 

4  Thus  shall  the  men  that  hate  the  saints 

Be  blasted  from  the  sky ; 
Their  glory  fades,  their  courage  faints. 
And  all  their  prospects  die. 

130  First  Part.  C.  M. 

T  WAIT  for  Thy  salvation.  Lord; 
X     With  strong  desires  1  wait  ; 
My  soul,  invited  by  Thy  word, 
Stands  watching  at  Thy  gate. 

2  Just  as  the  guards  that  keep  the  night 

Long  for  the  morning  skies, 
Watch  the  first  beams  of  breaking  light, 
And  meet  them  with  their  eyes : 

3  So  waits  my  soul  to  see  Thy  grace ; 

And,  more  intent  than  they. 
Meets  the  first  openings  of  Thy  face, 
And  finds  a  brighter  day. 

4  Then  in  the  Lord  let  Israel  trust, 

Let  Israel  seek  His  face. 
The  Lord  is  good,  as  Avell  as  just. 
And  plenteous  is  His  grace. 

130  Second  Part.  L.  M. 

FEOM  deep  distress  and  troubled  thoughts, 
To  Thee,  my  God,  I  raised  my  cries : 
If  Thou  severely  mark  our  faults. 
No  flesh  can  stand  before  Thine  eyes. 


PSALMS.  133 

2  But  Thou  hast  built  Thy  throne  of  grace, 

Free  to  dispense  Thy  pardons  there, 
That  sinners  may  approach  Thy  face. 
And  hope  and  love,  as  well  as  fear. 

3  As  the  benighted  pilgrims  wait, 

And  long  and  wish  for  breaking  day, 
So  waits  my  soul  before  Thy  gate. 

When  will  my  God  His  face  display  ? 

4  My  trust  is  fixed  upon  Thy  word, 

Xor  shall  I  trust  Thy  word  in  vain ! 
Let  mourning  souls  address  the  Lord, 
And  find  relief  from  all  their  pain. 

5  Great  is  His  love,  and  large  His  grace. 

Through  the  redemption  of  His  Son : 
He  turns  our  feet  from  sinful  ways, 

And  pardons  what  our  hands  have  done. 

130  Third  Part.  C.  M. 

LORD,  from  the  de2)ths  to  Thee  I  cried, 
My  voice.  Lord,  do  Thou  hear : 
Unto  my  supjilication's  voice 
Give  an  attentive  ear. 

2  Lord,  who  shall  stand,  if  Thou,  O  Lord, 

Shouldst  mark  iniquity  ? 
But  yet  with  Thee  forgiveness  is. 
That  feared  Thou  mayest  be. 

3  I  wait  for  God,  my  soul  doth  wait. 

My  hope  is  in  His  word. 
More  than  they  that  for  morning  watch. 
My  soul  waits  for  the  Lord; 

4  I  say,  more  than  they  that  do  watch 

The  morning  light  to  see. 
Let  Israel  hope  in  the  Lord, 
For  with  Him  mercies  be ; 

12 


134  PSALMS. 

5  And  plenteous  redemption 
Is  ever  found  with  Him ; 
And  from  all  his  iniquities 
He  Israel  shall  redeem. 

131  CM. 

IS  there  ambition  in  my  heart? 
Search,  gracious  God,  and  see 
Or  do  I  act  a  haughty  part  ? 
Lord,  I  appeal  to  Thee. 

2  I  charge  my  thoughts,  be  humble  still, 

And  all  my  carriage  mild; 
Content,  my  Father,  with  Thy  will, 
And  peaceful  as  a  child. 

3  The  patient  soul,  the  lowly  mind, 

Shall  have  a  large  reward. 
Let  saints  in  sorrow  lie  resigned, 
And  trust  a  faithful  Lord. 

132  CM. 

ARISE,  O  King  of  grace,  arise. 
And  enter  to  Thy  rest : 
Lo !  Thy  church  waits  Avith  longing  eyes, 
Thus  to  be  owned  and  blest. 

2  Enter,  witH  all  Thy  glorious  train, 

Thy  Sj)irit  and  Thy  word ; 
All  that  the  ark  did  once  contain 
Could  no  such  grace  afford. 

3  Here,  mighty  God,  accept  our  vows ; 

Here  let  Thy  praise  be  spread : 

Bless  the  provisions  of  Thy  house. 

And  fill  Thy  poor  with  bread. 

4  Here  let  the  Son  of  David  reign. 

Let  God's  anointed  shine ; 
Justice  and  truth  His  court  maintain 
With  love  and  power  divine. 


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PSALMS.  135 

5  Here  let  Ilim  hold  a  lasting  throne ; 
And, as  His  kingdom  grows, 
Fresh  honours  shall  adorn  His  crown, 
And  shame  confound  His  foes. 

133  First  Part.  S.  M. 

1)LEST  are  the  sons  of  peace, 
)  Whose  hearts  and  hopes  are  one ; 
Whose  kind  designs  to  serve  and  please, 
Through  all  their  actions  run. 

2  Blest  is  the  pious  house 

Where  zeal  and  friendship  meet ; 
Their  songs  of  praise,  their  mingled  vows, 
Make  their  communion  sweet. 

3  Thus,  when  on  Aaron's  head 

They  poured  the  rich  perfume. 
The  oil  down  to  his  raiment  spread, 
And  pleasure  filled  the  room. 

4  Thus,  on  the  heavenly  hills 

The  saints  are  blest  above. 
Where  joy,  like  morning  dew  distils. 
And  all  the  air  is  love. 

133  Second  Part.  C.  M. 

BEHOLD,  how  good  a  thing  it  is, 
And  how  becoming  well, 
ToQ;ether  such  as  brethren  are 
In  unity  to  dw^ell ! 

2  Like  precious  ointment  on  the  head. 

That  down  the  beard  did  flow,' 
Ev'n  Aaron's  beard,  and  to  the  skirts 
Did  of  his  garments  go. 

3  As  Hermon's  dew,  the  dew  that  doth 

On  Sion's  hills  descend ; 
For  there  the  blessing  God  commands, 
Life  that  shall  never  end. 


136  PSALMS. 

134  c.  M. 

YE  that  obey  th'  immortal  King, 
Attend  His  holy  place ; 
Bow  to  the  glories  of  His  power, 
And  bless  His  wondrous  grace. 

2  Lift  up  your  hands  by  morning  light. 

And  send  your  souls  on  high ; 
Raise  your  admiring  thoughts  by  night 
Above  the  starry  sky. 

3  The  God  of  Sion  cheers  our  hearts 

With  rays  of  quickening  grace ; 
The  God  that  spreads  the  heavens  abroad, 
And  rules  the  swelling  seas. 

135  c.  M. 

AWAKE,  ye  saints,  to  praise  your  King, 
Your  sweetest  passions  raise  ; 
Your  pious  pleasure,  while  you  sing. 
Increasing  with  the  praise. 

2  Great  is  the  Lord,  and  works  unknown 

Are  His  divine  em23loy  ; 
But  still  His  saints  are  near  His  throne. 
His  treasure,  and  His  joy. 

3  Heaven,  earth,  and  sea,  confess  His  hand ; 

He  bids  the  vapours  rise ; 
Lightning  and  storm,  at  His  command, 
Sweep  through  the  sounding  skies. 

4  Ye  nations,  know  the  living  God ; 

Serve  Him  with  faith  and  fear. 
He  makes  the  churches  His  abode, 
And  claims  your  honours  there. 

136  L.  M. 

GIVE  to  our  God  immortal  praise ; 
Mercy  and  truth  are  all  His  ways ; 
AVonders  of  grace  to  God  belong, 
Kepeat  His  mercies  in  your  song. 


PSALMS.  137 

2  He  built  the  earth,  He  spread  the  sky, 
And  fixed  the  starry  liirhts  on  hiiih : 
Wonders  of  grace  to  God  belong, 
Repeat  His  mercies  in  your  song. 

3  He  fills  the  sun  with  morning  light. 
He  bids  the  moon  direct  the  night : 
His  mercies  ever  shall  endure. 

When  suns  and  moons  shall  shine  no  more. 

4  He  sent  His  Son  with  power  to  save 
From  guilt,  and  darkness,  and  the  grave : 
Wonders  of  grace  to  God  belong, 
llepeat  His  mercies  in  your  song. 

0  Through  this  vain  world  He  guides  our  feet, 
And  leads  us  to  His  heavenly  seat : 

His  mercies  ever  shall  endure. 

When  this  vain  world  shall  be  no  more. 

137  First  Part.  L.  M. 

WHEX  we,  our  weary  limbs  to  rest. 
Sat  down  by  proud  Euphrates'  stream, 
We  wept,  with  doleful  thoughts  oppress' d. 
And  Sion  was  our  mournful  theme. 

2  Our  harps,  that,  when  w^ith  joy  we  sung. 

Were  wont  their  tuneful  parts  to  bear, 
AVith  silent  strings  neglected  hung 
On  willow  trees  that  wither'd  there. 

3  O  Salem,  our  once  happy  seat. 

When  I  of  thee  forgetful  prove, 
Let  then  my  trembling  hand  forget 

The  speaking  strings  with  art  to  move ! 

1  If  I  to  mention  thee  forbear. 

Perpetual  silence  be  my  doom : 
Or  if  my  chiefest  joy  compare 
With  thee,  Jerusalem,  my  home ! 

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138  PSALMS. 

137  Seco^-d  Part.  S.  M. 

I  LOVE  Thy  kingdom,  Lord, 
X     The  house  of  Thine  abode ; 
The  church  our  blest  Redeemer  saved 
With  His  own  precious  blood. 

2  I  love  Thy  chuj^ch,  O  God ! 

Her  walls  before  Thee  stand 
Dear  as  the  a^^ple  of  Thine  eye, 
And  graven  on  Thy  hand. 

3  If  e'er  to  bless  Thy  sons 

My  voice  or  hands  deny, 
These  hands  let  useful  skill  forsake, 
This  voice  in  silence  die. 

4  If  e'er  my  heart  forget 

Her  welfare,  or  her  wo. 
Let  every  joy  this  heart  forsake, 
And  every  grief  o'erflow. 

5  For  her  my  tears  shall  fall ; 

For  her  my  prayers  ascend : 
To  her  my  cares  and  toils  be  given, 
Till  toils  and  cares  shall  end. 

6  Beyond  my  highest  joy 

I  prize  her  heavenly  ways ; 
Her  sweet  communion,  solemn  vows. 
Her  hymns  of  love  and  praise. 

7  Jesus,  Thou  friend  divine. 

Our  Saviour,  and  our  King, 
Thy  hand  from  every  snare  and  foe 
Shall  great  deliverance  bring. 

8  Sure  as  Thy  truth  shall  last, 

To  Sion  shall  be  given 
The  brightest  glories  earth  can  yield, 
And  brighter  bliss  of  heaven. 


PSALMS.  139 

138  L.  M. 

WITH  all  my  powers  of  lieart  and  tongue 
I  '11  praise  my  Maker  in  my  song ; 
Angels  sliall  hear  the  notes  1  raise, 
Approve  the  song,  and  join  the  praise. 

2  I  '11  simr  Thv  truth  and  merev,  Lord  ; 
1  '11  sin"'  the  wonders  of  Thv  word ; 
Not  all  the  works  and  names  below. 
So  much  Thy  power  and  glory  show. 

3  To  God  I  cried  when  troubles  rose ; 
He  heard  me  and  subdued  my  foes ; 
He  did  my  rising  fears  control, 

And  strength  diffused  through  all  my  soul. 

4  The  God  of  heaven  maintains  His  state, 
Frowns  on  the  proud  and  scorns  the  great ; 
But  from  His  throne  descends  to  bless 
The  humble  souls  that  trust  His  grace. 

5  Amidst  a  thousand  snares  I  stand, 
Upheld  and  guarded  by  Thy  hand ; 
Thy  words  my  fainting  soul  revive, 
And  keep  my  dying  faith  alive. 

6  Grace  will  complete  what  grace  begins, 
To  save  from  sorrows  and  from  sins ; 
The  work  that  wisdom  undertakes, 
Eternal  mercy  ne'er  forsakes. 

139  First  Part.  L.  M. 

LORD,   Thou   hast    searched    and    seen   me 
through  ; 
Thine  eye  commands  with  piercing  view 
My  rising  and  my  resting  hours. 
My  heart  and  flesh,  with  all  their  powers. 
2  My  thoughts,  before  they  are  my  own, 
Are  to  my  God  distinctly  known ; 
He  knows  the  words  I  mean  to  speak. 
Ere  from  my  o^^ening  lips  they  break. 


140  PSALMS. 

3  Within  Thy  circling  power  I  stand, 
On  every  side  I  find  Thy  hand : 
Awake,  asleep,  at  home,  abroad, 

I  am  surrounded  still  with  God. 

4  Amazing  knowledge,  vast  and  great ! 
What  large  extent !  what  lofty  height ! 
My  soul,  with  all  the  powers  I  boast. 
Is  in  the  boundless  prospect  lost. 

5  O !  may  these  thoughts  possess  my  breast, 
Where'er  I  rove,  where'er  I  rest : 

Nor  let  my  weaker  passions  dare 
Consent  to  sin,  for  God  is  there. 

139  Second  Part.  C.  M. 

IN  all  my  vast  concerns  with  Thee, 
In  vain  my  soul  ivould  try 
To  shun  Thy  presence,  Lord,  or  flee 
The  notice  of  Thine  eye. 

2  Thy  all-surrounding  sight  surveys 

Sly  rising  and  my  rest. 
My  public  walks,  my  private  ways, 
And  secrets  of  my  breast. 

3  My  thoughts  lie  open  to  the  Lord, 

Before  they  're  formed  within ; 
And  ere  my  lips  pronounce  the  word, 
He  knows  the  sense  I  mean. 

4  O  wondrous  knowledge,  deep  and  high, 

Where  can  a  creature  hide  ? 
Within  Thy  circling  arms  I  lie, 
Enclosed  on  every  side. 

5  So  let  Thy  grace  surround  me  still, 

And  like  a  bulwark  prove. 
To  guard  my  soul  from  every  ill, 
Secured  by  sovereign  love. 


I 


PSALMS.  141 

139  Third  Part.  C.  M 

IOED,  when  I  count  Thy  mercies  o'er, 
J  They  strike  me  with  surprise ; 
Not  all  the  sands  that  spread  the  shore 
To  equal  numbers  rise. 

2  My  flesh  with  fear  and  wonder  stands, 

The  product  of  Thy  skill ; 
And  hourly  blessings  from  Thy  hands 
Thy  thoughts  of  love  reveal. 

3  These  on  my  heart  by  night  I  keep : 

How  kind,  how  dear  to  me ! 
O  may  the  hour  that  ends  my  sleep 
Still  find  my  thoughts  with  Thee. 

139  Fourth  Part.  C.  M. 

OLOUD,  Thou  hast  me  searched  and  known: 
Thou  know'st  my  sitting  down 
And  rising  up ;  yea,  all  my  thoughts 
Afar  to  Thee  are  known. 

2  For  in  my  tongue  before  I  speak, 

Not  any  word  can  be, 
But  altogether,  lo !  O  Lord, 
It  is  well  known  to  Thee. 

3  Behind,  before.  Thou  hast  beset. 

And  laid  on  me  Thine  hand. 
Such  knowledge  is  too  strange  for  me, 
Too.  high  to  understand. 

4  From  Thy  Spirit  whither  shall  I  go, 

Or  from  Thy  presence  fly  ? 
Ascend  I  heaven,  lo.  Thou  art  there ; 
There,  if  in  hell  I  lie. 

o  Take  I  the  morning  wings  and  dwell 
In  utmost  parts  of  sea ; 
Even  there.  Lord,  shall  Thy  hand  me  lead, 
Thy  right  hand  hold  shall  me. 


142  PSALMS. 

6  If  I  do  say  that  darkness  shall 
Me  cover  from  Thy  sight, 
Then  surely  shall  the  very  night 
About  me  be  as  light. 

140  L.  M. 

OTHOU  Preserver  of  mankind, 
Our  hope,  our  shield,  our  strength,  our  God ! 
Thou  hast  an  ear  to  prayer  inclined ; 

Our  cries  have  reached  Thy  dread  abode. 

2  Our  cause  Thy  justice  will  maintain, 

Ayenge  th'  oppressed  and  guard  the  poor : 
Ne'er  shall  Thy  children  ask  in  vain, 
And  our  j^roud  foes  shall  boast  no  more. 

3  Their  banded  hosts  shall  fly,  or  fall; 

A  shaking  leaf  their  thousands  chase ; 
Our  God  shall  hear  our  nation's  call, 
We  shall  be  saved,  and  sing  His  praise. 

Ml  L.M. 

MY  God,  accept  my  early  vows. 
Like  morning  incense,  in  Thine  house; 
And  let  my  nightly  worship  rise 
Sweet  as  the  evening  sacrifice. 

2  Watch  o'er  my  lips,  and  guard  them,  Lord, 
From  every  rash  and  heedless  word; 

Nor  let  my  feet  incline  to  tread 
The  guilty  path  where  sinners  lead. 

3  O  may  the  righteous,  when  I  stray, 
Smite  and  reprove  my  wandering  way; 
Their  gentle  words,  like  ointment  shed. 
Shall  never  bruise,  but  cheer  my  head. 

4  When  I  behold  them  pressed  with  grief, 
I'll  cry  to  heaven  for  their  relief; 

And  by  my  warm  petitions  prove 
How  much  I  prize  their  faithful  love. 


PSALMS.  143 

142  C.  M. 

TO  God  I  made  my  sorrows  known, 
From  God  I  sought  relief; 
In  long  complaints  before  His  throne 
I  poured  out  all  my  grief. 

2  My  soul  was  overwhelmed  with  woes, 

My  heart  began  to  break ; 
My  God,  who  all  my  burden  knows. 
Beholds  the  way  I  take. 

3  On  every  side  I  east  mine  eye, 

And  found  my  helpers  gone, 
While  friends  and  strangers  passed  me  by, 
Neo:lected  or  unknown. 

4  Then  did  I  raise  a  louder  cry, 

And  called  Thy  mercy  near: 
"  Thou  art  my  portion  when  I  die. 
Be  Thou  my  refuge  here." 

5  Lord,  I  am  brought  exceeding  low; 

Now  let  Thine  ear  attend, 
And  make  my  foes,  who  vex  me,  know, 
I  've  an  almighty  Friend. 

6  From  my  sad  prison  set  me  free : 

Then  shall  I  praise  Thy  name ; 
And  holy  men  shall  join  with  me, 
Thy  kindness  to  proclaim. 

143  L.  M. 

MY  righteous  Judge,  my  gracious  God, 
Hear  when  I  spread  my  hands  abroad 
And  cry  for  succour  from  Thy  throne : 
O  make  Thy  truth  and  mercy  known. 

2  For  Thee  I  thirst,  I  pray,  I  mourn ; 
When  Avill  Thy  smiling  face  return  ? 
Shall  all  my  joys  on  earth  remove. 
And  God  for  ever  hide  His  love  ? 


144  PSALMS. 

3  Break  off  my  fetters,  Lord,  and  skow 
The  path  in  which  my  feet  should  go. 
If  snares  and  foes  beset  the  road, 
I  flee  to  hide  me  near  my  God. 

4.  Teach  me  to  do  Thy  holy  will,   ' 
And  lead  me  to  Thy  heavenly  hill : 
Let  the  good  S}3irit  of  Thy  love 
Conduct  me  to  Thy  courts  above. 

144  FiEST  Part.  C.  M. 

FOR  ever  blessed  be  the  Lord, 
My  Saviour  and  my  Shield ; 
He  sends  His  Spirit  with  His  word. 
To  arm  me  for  the  field. 

2  When  sin  and  hell  their  force  unite. 

He  makes  my  soul  His  care ; 
Instructs  me  in  the  heavenly  fight, 
And  guards  me  through  the  war. 

3  A  Friend  and  Helper  so  divine 

My  fainting  hope  shall  raise  ; 
He  makes  the  glorious  victory  mine. 
And  His  shall  be  the  praise. 

144  Second  Part.  C.  M . 

LORD,  what  is  man,  poor  feeble  man, 
Born  of  the  earth  at  first ! 
His  life  a  shadow,  light  and  vain. 
Still  hastening  to  the  dust. 

2  O  what  is  feeble  dying  man. 

Or  all  his  sinful  race. 
That  God  should  make  it  His  concern 
To  visit  him  with  grace ! 

3  That  God  who  darts  His  lightnings  down. 

Who  shakes  the  worlds  above. 
What  terrors  wait  His  awful  frown ! 
How  wondrous  is  His  love ! 


PSALMS.  145 

145  •  First  Part.  C.  M. 

T  ONG  as  1  live  I  '11  bless  Tliy  name, 
Jj  My  King,  my  God  of  love ; 
My  work  and  joy  shall  be  the  same, 
In  the  bright  world  above. 

2  Great  is  the  Lord,  His  power  unknown, 

And  let  His  praise  be  great : 
I  '11  sing  the  honours  of  Thy  throne. 
Thy  works  of  grace  repeat. 

3  Thy  grace  shall  dwell  upon  my  tongue; 

And  while  my  lips  rejoice. 
The  men  that  hear  my  sacred  song 
Shall  join  their  cheerful  voice. 

4  Fathers  to  sons  shall  teach  Thy  name, 

And  children  learn  Thy  ways,; 
Ages  to  come  Thy  truth  proclaim. 
And  nations  sound  Thy  praise.  / 

5  The  world  is  managed  by  Thy  hands, 

Thy  saints  are  ruled  by  love ; 
And  Thine  eternal  kingdom  stands, 
Though  rocks  and  hills  remove. 

145  Second  Part.  C.  M. 

SWEET  is  the  memory  of  Thy  grace. 
My  God,  my  heavenly  King ; 
Let  age  to  age  Thy  righteousness 
In  sounds  of  glory  sing. 

2  God  reigns  on  high,  but  ne'er  confines 

His  goodness  to  the  skies  ; 
Through  the  whole  earth  His  bounty  shines, 
And  every  want  supplies. 

3  With  longing  eyes  Thy  creatures  wait 

On  Thee  for  daily  food ; 
Thy  liberal  hand  provides  their  meat, 
And  fills  their  mouths  with  good. 

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146  PSALMS. 

4  How  kind  are  Thy  compassions,  Lord ! 
How  slow  Thine  anger  moves ! 
But  soon  He  sends  His  pardoning  word 
To  cheer  the  souls  He  loves. 

5 .  Creatures  with  all  their  endless  race 
Thy  power  and  praise  proclaim ; 
But  saints  that  taste  Thy  richer  grace, 
Delight  to  bless  Thy  name. 

145  Third  Part.  L.  M. 

OLORD,  Thou  art  my  God  and  King ; 
Thee  will  I  magnify  and  praise : 
I  will  Thee  bless,  and  gladly  sing 
Unto  Thy  holy  name  always. 

2  Each  day  I  rise  I  will  Thee  bless, 

And  praise  Thy  name  time  without  end. 
Much  to  be  praised,  and  great  God  is ; 
His  greatness  none  can  comprehend. 

3  Bace  shall  Thy  works  praise  unto  race. 

The  mighty  acts  show  done  by  Thee. 

I  will  speak  of  the  glorious  grace,  M 

And  honour  of  Thy  majesty.  '. 

4  Thy  wondrous  works  I  will  record ;  . 

By  men  the  might  shall  be  extolled  ^ 

Of  all  Thy  dreadful  acts,  O  Lord : 
And  I  Thy  greatness  wdll  unfold. 

5  They  utter  shall  abundantly 

The  memory  of  Thy  goodness  great ; 
And  shall  sing  praises  cheerfully,  j 

Whilst  they  Thy  righteousness  relate. 

146  First  Part.  C.  M, 

OH  happy  is  that  man  and  blest. 
Whom  Jacob's  God  doth  aid ; 
Who  hope  upon  the  Lord  doth  rest,  ■ 

And  on  his  God  is  stayed : 


PSALMS.  147 

2  AVho  made  the  earth  and  heavens  higl 

Who  made  the  swelling  deep, 
And  all  that  is  within  the  same ; 
Who  truth  doth  ever  keep : 

3  Who  righteous  judgment  executes 

For  those  oppressed  that  be, 

Who  to  the  hungry  giveth  food ; 

God  sets  the  prisoners  free. 

4  The  Lord  doth  give  the  blind  their  sight, 

The  bowed  down  doth  raise : 
The  Lord  doth  dearly  love  all  those 
That  walk  in  upright  ways. 

5  The  stranger's  shield,  the  widow's  stay, 

The  orphan's  help,  is  He : 
But  yet  by  Him  the  wicked's  way 
Turned  upside  down  shall  be. 

6  The  Lord  shall  reign  for  evermore : 

Thy  God,  O  Sion,  He 
Reigns  to  all  generations : 
Praise  to  the  Lord  give  ye. 

146  Second  Part.  L.  P.  M. 

I'LL  praise  my  Maker  with  my  breath, 
And  when  my  voice  is  lost  in  death. 
Praise  shall  employ  my  nobler  powers : 
My  days  of  praise  shall  ne'er  be  past. 
While  life,  and  thought,  and  being  last. 
Or  immortality  endures. 

2  Why  should  I  make  a  man  my  trust  ? 
Princes  must  die  and  turn  to  dust ; 

Vain  is  the  help  of  flesh  and  blood ; 
Their  breath  departs;  their  pomp  and  power 
And  thoughts  all  vanish  in  an  hour ; 

Nor  can  they  make  their  promise  good. 


148  PSALMS. 

3  Happy  the  man  whose  hopes  rely  ; 
On  Israel's  God :  He  made  the  sky, 

And  earth,  and  seas,  with  all  their  train.  ; 
His  truth  for  ever  stands  secure  ; 

He  saves  th' 023i3ressed,  He  feeds  the  poor,  ] 

And  none  shall  find  His  promise  vain.  ; 

4  The  Lord  hath  eyes  to  give  the  hlind ;  j 
The  Lord  suj^i^orts  the  sinking  mind ;  j 

He  sends  the  labouring  conscience  peace :  I 
He  helps  the  stranger  in  distress. 
The  widow  and  the  fatherless. 

And  grants  the  prisoner  sweet  release. 

5  He  loves  His  saints.  He  knows  them  well,  j 
But  turns  the  wicked  down  to  hell.  \ 

Thy  God,  O  Sion,  ever  reigns:  \ 

Let  every  tongue,  let  every  age,                '  ■ 

In  this  exalted  work  engage ;  ! 

Praise  Him  in  everlasting  strains.  ! 

147                                                                      L.  M.  I 

PRAISE  ye  the  Lord  :  'tis  good  to  raise  • 

Our  hearts  and  voices  in  His  praise :  i 

His  nature  and  His  works  invite  j 

To  make  this  duty  our  delight.  I 

2  Great  is  the  Lord,  and  great  His  might, 
And  all  His  glories  infinite ; 

He  crowns  the  meek,  rewards  the  just,  : 

And  treads  the  wicked  to  the  dust.  i 


Sing  to  the  Lord,  exalt  Him  high, 
Who  spreads  His  clouds  around  the  sky ; 
There  He  prepares  the  fruitful  rain, 
Nor  lets  the  drops  descend  in  vain. 
He  makes  the  grass  the  hills  adorn, 
And  clothes  the  smiling  fields  with  corn ; 
The  beasts  with  food  His  hands  supply, 
And  feed  the  ravens  when  they  cry. 


PSALMS.  149 

5  His  saints  are  lovely  in  His  sight ; 
He  views  His  children  with  delight ; 
He  sees  their  hope,  He  knows  their  fear, 
And  finds  and  loves  His  image  there. 

148  First  Part.  H.  M. 

YE  tribes  of  Adam,  join 
With  heaven,  and  earth,  and  seas, 
And  offer  notes  divine 
To  your  Creator's  praise. 

Ye  holy  throng 
Of  angels  bright, 
In  w^orlds  of  light. 
Begin  the  song. 

2  Thou  sun  with  dazzling  rays, 

xind  moon  that  rules  the  night. 
Shine  to  your  Maker's  praise, 
With  stars  of  twinkling  light. 

His  ]30wer  declare, 
'  Ye  floods  on  high. 
And  clouds  that  fly 
In  empty  air. 

3  The  shining  worlds  above 

In  glorious  order  stand. 
Or  in  swift  courses  move. 
By  His  supreme  command. 

He  spake  the  word, 
And  all  their  frame 
From  nothing  came 
To  praise  the  Lord. 

4  He  moved  their  mighty  wheels 

In  unknown  ages  past. 
And  each  His  word  fulfils. 
While  time  and  nature  last. 

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150  PSALMS.  j 

In  different  ways  i 

His  works  proclaim  j 

His  wondrous  name,  j 

And  speak  His  praise.  i 

148  Second  Part.      '  S.  M.  i 

LET  every  creature  join  I 

To  praise  th'  eternal  God  ;  ] 

Ye  heavenly  hosts,  the  song  begin,  \ 

And  sound  His  name  abroad.  j 

2  Thou  sun  with  golden  beams, 

And  moon  with  paler  rays. 
Ye  starry  lights,  ye  twinkling  flames, 

Shine  to  your  Maker's  praise.  ' 

3  He  built  those  worlds  above, 

And  fixed  their  wondrous  frame ;  i 
By  His  command  they  stand  or  move, 

And  ever  speak  His  name.  j 

4  Ye  vapours  when  ye  rise,  j 

Or  fall  in  showers  or  snow,  ; 
Ye  thunders,  murmuring  round  the  skies, 

His  power  and  glory  show.  j 

5  Wind,  hail,  and  flaming  fire,  ' 

Agree  to  praise  the  Lord,  | 

When  ye  in  dreadful  storms  conspire  , 

To  execute  His  word.  | 

6  By  all  His  works  above  ! 

His  honours  be  expressed ;  j 

But  saints  that  taste  His  saving  love.  | 

Should  sing  His  praises  best.  ' 

148  Third  Part.  P.  M.  \ 

THE  Lord  of  heav'n  confess ;  | 

On  high  His  glory  raise.  • 
Him  let  all  angels  bless ;                                             '        j 
Him  all  His  armies  praise. 


PSALMS.  161 

Him  glorify, 
Sun,  moon,  and  stars ; 
Ye  higher  spheres, 
And  cloudy  sky. 

2  From  God  your  beings  are, 

Him  therefore  famous  make ; 
You  all  created  were, 

When  He  the  word  but  spake. 

And  from  that  place. 

Where  fix'd  you  be 

By  His  decree. 

You  cannot  pass. 

3  O  let  God's  name  be  prais'd 

Above  both  earth  and  sky : 
For  He  His  saints  hath  rais'd. 
And  set  their  horn  on  high. 

Ev'n  those  that  be 

Of  Israel's  race. 

Near  to  His  grace. 

The  Lord  praise  ye. 

148  Fourth  Part.  8s.  7s. 

PKAISE  the  Lord  !  ye  heavens,  adore  Him  ; 
Praise  Him,  angels  in  the  height ; 
Sun  and  moon,  rejoice  before  Him ; 
Praise  Him,  all  ye  stars  of  light ! 

Hallelujah,  Amen. 

2  Praise  the  Lord — for  He  hath  spoken  ; 

Worlds  His  mighty  voice  obeyed ; 
Laws  which  never  can  be  broken. 
For  their  guidance  He  hath  made. 

Hallelujah,  Amen. 

3  Praise  the  Lord — for  He  is  glorious  ; 

Never  shall  His  promise  fail ; 
God  hath  made  His  saints  victorious, 
Sin  and  death  shall  not  prevail. 

Hallelujah,  Amen. 


152  PSALMS. 

4  Praise  the  God  of  our  salvation, 

Hosts  on  high  His  power  proclaim ; 
Heaven  and  earth,  and  all  creation. 
Praise  and  oiagnify  His  name! 

Hallelujah,  Amen. 

149  c.  M. 

ALL  ye  that  love  the  Lord,  rejoice, 
And  let  your  songs  be  new ; 
Amidst  the  church,  with  cheerful  voice 
His  later  w^onders  show. 

2  The  Jews,  the  people  of  His  grace. 

Shall  their  Kedeemer  sing ; 
And  Gentile  nations  join  the  praise, 
While  Sion  owns  her  King. 

3  The  Lord  takes  pleasure  in  the  just, 

Whom  sinners  treat  with  scorn ; 
The  meek,  that  lie  despised  in  dust, 
Salvation  shall  adorn. 

4  Saints  shall  be  joyful  in  their  King, 

E'en  on  a  dying  bed ; 
And  like  the  souls  in  glory  sing. 
For  God  shall  raise  the  dead. 

5  Then  His  high  praise  shall  fill  their  tongues, 

Their  hand  shall  wield  the  sword : 
And  vengeance  shall  attend  their  songs, 
The  vengeance  of  the  Lord. 

6  When  Christ  His  judgment-seat  ascends, 

And  bids  the  world  appear, 
Thrones  are  prepared  for  all  His  friends, 
Who  humbly  loved  Him  here. 

7  Then  shall  they  rule  with  iron  rod. 

Nations  that  dared  rebel. 
And  join  the  sentence  of  their  God, 
On  tyrants  doomed  to  hell. 


PSALMS.  .  153 

8  The  royal  sinners,  bound  in  chains, 
New  triiiiiiph  shall  afford ; 
Such  honour  for  the  saints  remains ; 
Praise  ye,  and  love  the  Lord. 

150  First  Paiit.  C.  M. 

[N  God's  own  house  pronounce  His  praise, 
His  grace  He  there  reveals ; 
To  heaven  your  joy  and  wonder  raise, 
For  there  His  glory  dwells. 

2  Let  all  your  sacred  passions  move, 

While  you  rehearse  His  deeds ; 
But  the  great  work  of  saving  love 
Your  highest  praise  exceeds. 

3  All  that  have  motion,  life,  and  breath, 

Proclaim  your  Maker  blest ; 
Yet  when  my  voice  ex2:>ires  in  death. 
My  soul  shall  praise  Him  best. 

150  Second  Part.  L.  M. 

PRAISE  ye  the  Lord ;  all  nature  join 
In  work  and  w^orship  so  divine; 
Let  heaven  and  earth  unite,  and  raise 
High  hallelujahs  to  His  praise. 

2  While  realms  of  joy  and  worlds  around, 
Their  hallelujahs  high  resound  ; 

Let  saints  below  and  saints  above. 
Exulting  sing  redeeming  love. 

3  As  instruments  well  tuned  and  strung, 

We  '11  praise  the  Lord  with  heart  and  tongue ; 
While  life  remains  we  '11  loud  proclaim 
High  hallelujahs  to  His  name. 

4  Beyond  the  grave,  in  nobler  strains. 
When  freed  from  sorrow,  sin,  and  pains. 
Eternally  the  church  will  raise 

High  hallelujahs  to  His  praise. 


PSALMS 


INDEX  OF  FIRST  LINES. 

THE  FIGURES   DESIGNATE  THE  PAGES   OF  THE  BOOK. 

PAGE 

26  Adored  for  ever  be  the  Lord Tate  and  Brady. 

47  After  Thy  loving-kindness,  Lord Rouse. 

60  All  lands  to  God  in  jo^-f'ul  sounds Rouse. 

96  All  people  that  on  earth  do  dwell Rouse. 

152  All  ye  that  love  the  Lord  rejoice Watts. 

74  Among  the  assemblies  of  the  great Watts. 

74  And  will  the  God  of  grace Watts. 

48  Are  all  the  foes  of  Sion  fools Watts. 

134  Arise,  0  King  of  grace,  arise Watts. 

37  As  pants  the  hart  for  cooling Tate  and  Brady. 

104  Awake,  my  soul,  to  sound  His  praise Watts. 

136  Awake,  ye  saints,  to  praise  your  King Watts. 

97  Before  Jehovah's  awful  throne..  Watts. 

135  Behold,  how  good  a  thing  it  is Rouse. 

71  Behold,  0  God,  what  cruel  foes. Watts. 

16  Behold  the  morning  sun Watts. 

118  Behold  Thy  waiting  servant.  Lord Watts. 

48  Behold  us,  Lord,  and  let  our  cry Watts. 

50  Be  merciful  to  me,  0  God Rouse. 

135  Blest  are  the  sons  of  peace Watts. 

82  Blest  are  the  souls  who  hear  and  know Watts. 

113  Blest  are  the  undefiled  in  heart Watts. 

29  Blest  is  the  man,  for  ever  blest Watts. 

36  Blest  is  the  man  whose  heart  can  move Watts. 

4  Blest  is  the  man  who  shuns  the  place Watts. 

91  Come,  let  our  voices  join  to  raise Watts. 

90  Come,  sound  His  praise  abroad Watts. 

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156  INDEX   OF   PSALMS. 

PAGE 

120  Consider  all  my  sorrows,  Lord Watts. 

62  Deep  in  our  hearts  let  us  record Watts 

55  Early,  my  God,  without  delay Watts. 

96  Exalt  the  Lord  our  Grod Watts. 

24  Examine  me  and  do  me  prove Rouse. 

130  Except  the  Lord  our  labours  bless. Bathnrst. 

43  Far  as  Thy  name  is  known Watts. 

62  Father,  I  sing  Thy  wondrous  grace Watts. 

129  Firm  and  unmoved  are  they.... Watts. 

144  For  ever  blessed  be  the  Lord Watts. 

112  From  all  that  dwell  below  the  skies Watt.^. 

132  From  deep  distress  and  troubled Watts. 

51  From  foes  that  round  us  rise Watts. 

8  Gently,  gently  lay  Thy  rod Lyte. 

6  Give  ear  unto  me  when  I  call Rouse. 

7  Give  ear  unto  my  words,  0  Lord Rouse. 

102  Give  thanks  to  God,  invoke  His  name Watts. 

136  Give  to  our  God  immortal  praise Watts. 

27  Give  to  the  Lord,  ye  sons  of  fame Watts. 

28  Give  to  the  winds  thy  fears Gerliard.^ 

79  God  in  His  earthly  temple  lays Watts. 

40  God  is  our  refuge  and  our  strength Rouse. 

40  God  is  the  refuge  of  His  saints... Watts. 

67  God,  my  supporter  and  my  hope Watts. 

104  God  of  my  mercy  and  my  praise Watts. 

18  God' siaw  is  perfect,  and  converts Rouse. 

83  Great  fear  in  meeting  of  the  saints Rouse. 

-57  Great  God,  attend  to  my  complaint Watts. 

75  Great  God,  attend  while  Sion  sings Watts. 

65  Great  God,  whose  universal  sway Watts. 

44  Great  is  the  Lord,  and  greatly  He Rouse. 

106  Great  is  the  Lord,  His  works  of  might WatU. 

42  Great  is  the  Lord  our  God Watts. 

73  Great  Shepherd  of  Thine  Israel Watts. 

128  Had  not  the  God  of  truth  and  love Watts. 

106  Happy  is  He  that  fears  the  Lord Watts. 

78  Hear,  Lord,  my  prayer,  unto  the  voice Rouse. 

94  He  reigns,  the  Lord,  the  Saviour,  reigns Watts. 

86  He  that  doth  in  the  secret  place... Rouse. 

87  He  that  hath. made  his  refuge  God Watts. 

103  How  are  Thy  servants  blest,  0  Lord Addison. 

125  How  did  my  heart  rejoice  to  hear Watts. 


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PAQR 

9  How  exccJlent  in  all  the  earth Rouse. 

68  How  long,  etorniil  God,  how  long Watts. 

12  How  lone:  wilt  Thou  forget Tate  and  Brady. 

77  How  lovely  is  Th}'  dwelling-place Rouse. 

75  How  pleasant,  how  divinely  fliir Watts. 

126  How  pleased  and  blest  was  1 Watts. 

115  How  shall  the  young  secure  their Watt'i. 

Ill   I  in  the  land  of  those  that  live Rouse. 

126  I  joyed  when  to  the  house  of  Grod Rouse.. 

23  I  hft  my  soul  to  God Watts. 

1 47  I'll  praise  my  Maker  with  my  breath Watts. 

39  I'll  speak  the  honours  of  my  King WattJi. 

110  I  Iqve  the  Lord  because  my  voice Rouse. 

109  I  love  the  Lord,  He  heard  my  cries Watt-i. 

138  I  love  Thy  kingdom.  Lord Dioight. 

125  I  to  the  hills  will  lift  mine  eyes Rouse. 

140  In  all  my  vast  concerns  with  Thee Watts. 

49  In  God,  most  holy,  just,  and  true Watts. 

153  In  God's  own  house  pronounce  His Watts. 

63  In  haste,  0  God,  attend  my  call Avon. 

69  In  Judah,  God  of  old  was  known.. Watts. 

54  In  true  and  patient  hope * C.  Wesley. 

134  Is  there  ambition  in  my  heart Watts. 

36  I  waited  patient  for  the  Lord Watts. 

132  I  wait  for  Thy  salvation,  Lord Watts. 

89  Jehovah  reigns.  He  dwells  in  light Watts. 

1 05  Jesus,  our  Lord,  ascend  Thy  throne Wa  tts. 

65  Jesus  shall  reign  where'er  the  sun Watts. 

95  Joy  to  the  world,  the  Lord  is  come Watts. 

38  Judge  me,'0  God,  and  plead  my  cause Watts. 

25  Judge  me,  0  Lord,  for  I  the Tate  and  Brady. 

51  Judges  who  rule  the  world  by  laws Watts. 

116  Let  all  the  heathen  writers  join Watts. 

30  Let  all  the  just  to  God  with Tate  and  Brady. 

71  Let  children  hear  the  mighty  deeds Watts. 

150  Let  every  creature  join Watts. 

49  Let  sinners  take  their  course Watts. 

98  Let  Sion  and  her  sons  rejoice Watts. 

84  Life,  like  a  vain  amusement,  flies Watts. 

22  Lift  up  your  heads,  eternal Tate  and  Brady. 

145  Long  as  I  live,  I'll  bless  Thy  name Watts. 

133  Lord,  from  the  depths  to  Thee  I  cried Rouse. 

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158  INDEX    OF    PSALMS. 

PAGE 

116  Lord,  I  esteem  Thy  judgments  right Watts. 

90  Lord,  if  Thy  saints  deserve  rebuke Watts. 

117  Lord,  I  have  made  Thy  word  my  choice Watts. 

7  Lord,  in  the  morning  Thou  shalt  hear Watts. 

27  Lord,  I  will  Thee  extol,  for  Thou Rouse. 

108  Lord,  not  to  us,  we  claim  no ..'.....Tate  and  Brady. 

76  Lord  of  the  worlds  above WaMs. 

56  Lord,  Thee  my  God,  I  '11  early  seek Rome. 

86  Lord,  Thou  hast  been  our  dwelling Rovse. 

52  Lord,  Thou  hast -scourged  our  guilty Watts. 

139  Lord,  Thou  hast  searched  and  seen  me Watts. 

6  Lord,  Thou  wilt  hear  me  when  I  pray Watts. 

88  Lord  'tis  a  pleasant  thing  to  stand..  Watts. 

38  Lord,  we  have  heard  Thy  works  of  old. Wa its. 

85  Lord,  what  a  feeble  piece Watts. 

67  Lord,  what  a  thoughtless  wretch  was  I Watts. 

144  Lord,  what  is  man,  poor,  feeble  man Watts. 

141  Lord,  when  I  count  Thy  mercies  o'er Watts. 

12  Lord,  when  iniquities .  abound Watts. 

61  Lord,  when  Thou  didst  ascend  on  high Watt§. 

113  Lo!  what  a  glorious  corner-stone Watts. 

18  May  Jacob's  God  defend Tate  and  Brady. 

142  My  God,  accept  my  early  vows. Watts. 

119  My  God,  consider  my  distress Wafts. 

50  My  God,  in  whom  are  all  the  springs Watts. 

79  My  God,  my  prayer  attend Pratt. 

34  My  God,  the  steps  of  pious  men Watts. 

11  My  refuge  is  the  God  of  love Watts. 

143  My  righteous  Judge,  my  gracious  God Watts. 

64  My  Saviour,  my  almighty  Friend Watts. 

12]   My  soul,  lies  cleaving  to  the  dust Watts. 

100  My  soul,  repeat  His  praise Watts. 

101  My  soul,  thy  great  Creator  praise WaMs. 

54  My  soul,  wait  thou  with  patience Rouse. 

55  My  spirit  looks  to  God  alone Watts. 

28  My  spirit  on  Thy  care Lyte. 

8  My  trust  is  in  my  heavenly  Friend Watts. 

20  Now  let  our  mournful  songs  record Watts. 

32  Now  plead  my  cause.  Almighty  God Watts. 

59  Now  shall  my  solemn  vows  be  paid.. Watts. 

99  0  !  bless  the  Lord,  my  soul Watt.<i. 

30  0  blessed  is  the  man  to  whom Rou^e. 


INDEX    OF    rSALMS.  159 

VACB 

29  0!  blessed  souls  are  they Watls. 

92  0  come,  let  us  sing  to  the  Lord Rovse. 

41  0!  lor  a  shout  of  sacred  joy Wafts. 

53  0  God,  give  ear  unto  my  cry Rouse. 

72  0  God  of  hosts,  we  Thee  beseech Rouse. 

46  O  God  of  mercy,  hear  my  call Wdlts. 

146  0!  happy  is  that  man  and  blest Roii.se.. 

131  O!  happy  man,  whose  soul  is  filled Watts. 

115  0!  how  I  love  Thy  holy  law Watts.. 

122  0  let  my  earnest  prayer  and  crj' Rouse. 

25  0  Lord,  give  ear  unto  my  voice Rovsp. 

5  0  Lord,  how  many  are  my  foes Watts. 

63  0  Lord,  my  hope  and  confidence Rouse. 

146  0  Lord,  Thou  art  my  God  and  King Rouse. 

141  0  Lord,  Thou  hast  me  searched  and Rou^e. 

66  0  Lord,  Thy  judgments  give  the  King Rouse. 

37  0  send  Thy  light  forth,  and  Thy  truth Rome. 

02  0  sing  a  new  song  to  the  Lord Rouse. 

94  0  sing  a  new  song  to  the  Lord Rouse. 

118  0!  that  the  Lord  would  guide  my  waj^'s Watts. 

121  0!  that  Thy  statutes  every  hour Watts. 

142  0  Thou  Preserver  of  mankind Coug.  Coll. 

9  0  Thou,  to  whom  all  creatures Tate  and  Brady. 

128  0  Thou,  whose  grace  and  justice  reign Wcitts. 

83  Our  God,  our  help  in  ages  past., Watts. 

19  Our  land,  0  Lord,  with  songs  of  praise Watts. 

151  Praise  the  Lord,  5^e  heavens  adore Liv.  Coll. 

58  Praise  waits  for  Thee  in  Sion,  Lord Rouse. 

57  Praise  waits  in  Sion,  Lord,  for  Thee Watts. 

153  Praise  ye  the  Lord,  all  nature  join Watts. 

148  Praise  j-e  the  Lord,  ' tis  good  to  raise -. Watts. 

82  Remember,  Lord,  our  mortal  state Watts. 

84  Return,  0  God  of  love,  return Watts. 

78  Salvation  is  for  ever  nigh Watts. 

80  Shall  man,  0  God  of  light  and  life Watts. 

60  Shine,  mighty  God,  on  Sion  shine.  Watts. 

45  Show  pity,  Lord,  0  Lord,  forgive Watts. 

93  Sing  to  the  Lord,  ye  distant  lands Watts. 

101  Such  pity  as  a  father  hath Rouse. 

145  Sweet  is  the  memory  of  Thy  grace Watts. 

'88  Sweet  is  the  work,  my  God,  my  King Watts. 

35  Teach  me  the  measure  of  my  days Watts. 


160  INDEX    OF    PSALMS. 

PAGE 

3  That  man  hath  perfect  blessedness Rouse. 

31  The  angel  of  the  Lord  encamps Rouse. 

95  The  Grod  Jehovah  reigns Watts. 

]  7  The  heavens  declare  T\\y  glory,  Lord Watts. 

89  The  Lord  doth  reign,  and  clothed  is Rouse. 

.13  The  Lord,  from  His  celestial  throne ..' Watts. 

16  The  Lord  descended SternJioId  &  Hopkins. 

21  The  Lord  my  Shepherd  is WatU. 

21  The  Lord  my  pasture  shall  prepare Addison. 

20  The  Lord's  my  Shepherd,  I'll  not  want Rouse. 

26  The  Lord  of  glory  is  my  light Watts. 

150  The  Lord  of  heaven  confess..., Rouse. 

45  The  Lord,  the  Judge,  before  His  throne Watts. 

100  The  pity  of  the  Lord Watts. 

70  The  praises  of  the  Lord  our  God Rouse. 

112  This  is  the  day  the  Lord  has  made Watts. 

114  Thou  art  my  portion,  0.  my  God Watts. 

123  Thou  God  of  love,  Thou  ever  blest Watts. 

61  Thou  hast,  0  Lord,  rnost  glorious Rouse. 

98  Thou  shalt  arise,  and  mercy  yet Rouse. 

32  Through  all  the  changing  scenes  of  life Watts. 

1 05  Thus  God  the  eternal  Father  spake Watts. 

35  Thy  chastening  wrath,  0 Tate  and  Brady. 

33  Thy  justice.  Lord,  maintains  its  throne Watts. 

117  Thy  mercies  fill  the  earth,  0  Lord Watts. 

33  Thy  mercy,  Lord,  is  in  the  heavens Rouse. 

112  Thy  name,  almighty  Lord Watts. 

58  'Tis  by  Thy  strength  the  mountains WatU. 

70  To  God  I  cried  with  mournful  voice Watts. 

143  To  God  I  make  my  sorrows  known Watts. 

73  To  God  our  strength  your  voice Cong.  Coll. 

102  To  God  the  great,  the  ever  blest Watts. 

114  To  Thee  before  the  dawning  light Watts. 

23  To  Thee  I  lift  my  soul. Rouse. 

69  To  Thee,  most  high  and  holy  God Warn. 

97  To  Thee,  my  righteous  King  and Cong.  Coll. 

129  Unshaken  as  the  sacred  hill Watts. 

131  Up  from  my  youth  may  Israel  say Watts. 

123  Up  to  the  hills  I  lift  mine. eyes.. Watts. 

124  Upward  I  lift  my  ej^es. Watts. 

15  What  sinners  value,  I  resign Wattf^. 

109  What  shall  I  render  to  my  God Watts. 


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15  When  God  is  nigh,  my  faith  is  strong Wntts. 

130  When  God  revealed  His  gracious  name Watts. 

lOS  When  Israel,  freed  from  Pharaoh's Watts. 

53  When  overwhelmed  mth  grief- Watta. 

135  When  we  our  weary  hmbs  to Tate  and  Brady. 

81  While  life  prolongs  its  precious  light Watts. 

14  Who,  0  Lord,  when  life  is  o'er Lyte. 

13  Who  shall  inhabit  in  Thy  hiU ^^^tfs. 

4  Why  did  the  nations  join  to  slay Watts. 

47  Why  do  the  wicked  boast  of  sin Cong.  Coll 

11  Why  doth  the  Lord  depart  so  far Watts. 

44  Why  doth  the  man  of  riches  grow Watts. 

139  With  all  my  powers  of  heart  and Watts. 

14  Within  Thy  tabernacle,  Lord Rouse. 

10  With  my  whole  heart  I'll  raise  my Watts. 

120  With  my  whole  heart  I've  sought  Thy Watts. 

81  With  reverence  let  the  saints  appear Watts. 

107  Ye  servants  of  the  almighty  King Watts. 

136  Ye  that  obey  the  immortal  King Watts. 

149  Ye  tribes  of  Adam  join Watts. 

14  ♦ 


PSALMS. 


INDEX  OF  SUBJECTS. 


The  Figures  refer  to  the  Number  of  the  Psalms. 


Afflicted,  God  their  refuge,  28. 

their  prayer,  102,  143. 

saints  happy,  73,  94,  119,  part 
14. 
Afflictions,  hope  in  them,  13,  42, 
77. 

support  and  profit  in,  119,  part 
14. 

sanctified,  94. 

removed,  34,  107. 

submission  in,  39,  123,  131. 

in  mind  and  body,  143. 

trying  our  graces,  66. 

of  saints  and  sinners  different, 
94. 

gentle,  103. 

moderated,  125. 

very  great,  77,  143. 
Angels,  guardian,  34,  68,  138. 
Assistance  from  God,  138,  144. 
Atheism,  practical,  12,  14. 

punished,  10. 
Atonement,  (see  Christ). 
Attributes,  (see  God). 

Backsliding  and  desertion,  25. 

restored,  51. 

pardoned,  130. 
Blessings  of  a  family,  128. 

of  a  nation,  144.  65. 

of  a  person,  1,  32,  112. 

of  a  liberal  man,  112. 

Charity  to  the  poor,  41,  112. 
in  judging  others,  15. 

162 


Children  made  blessings,  128. 

instructed,  78. 
Christ,  incarnation,  96,  97,  98. 
and  last  judgment,  97. 
humanity  otj  89. 
the  true  David,  89. 
obedience  and  death,  22,  69. 
death  and  resurrection,  22,  69, 

-118. 
zeal  and  reproaches  of,  69. 
ascension,  24,  47,  68,  110. 
condescension  of,  8. 
exalted  to  His  kingdom,  2,  8,  72, 

110. 
faith  in  His  blood,  51. 
strength  and  righteousness,  71. 
covenant  with  Him,  89. 
our  example,  109. 
kingdom  and  glorv,  2,  22,  89,  97, 

99,  110. 
kingdom    among    Gentiles,    72, 

87,  132. 
personal  glories,  45. 
signs  of  His  coming,  12,  96. 
love  to  enemies,  109. 
coming  as  Messiah,  98. 
High-Priest  and  King,  110. 
first  and  second  coming,  96,  97, 

98. 
Christian,  described,  15. 
contrasted  with   sinners,    1,   37, 

119,  part  1. 
love  to  church,  137. 
humility,  131. 
sincerity,  139. 


INDEX   OF   SUBJECTS. 


1C)3 


Church,  embracing:  botli  Jews  and' 
Gentiles,  45,  47,  87. 

gathered  and  settled,  132. 

its  beanty,  44,  48,  122.^^ 

birth-plaee  of.  saints,  87. 

built  on  Christ,  118. 

hapjuness  in  it,  84. 

dfliglit  in  it,  27,  48,  84. 

sale  in  tinniilts,  40. 

garden  of  God,  92. 

lu>use  and  eare  of  God,  135. 

God's  delight  in,  87,  132. 

its  increase,  07. 

spouse  of  Christ,  45. 

God  fights  for  it,  10,  20,  46. 

prayer  in  persecution,  44,  74. 

prayer  in  distress,  54,  70,  80. 

restored    by    prayer,     85,     102, 
107. 

its  worship  and  order,  48. 

enemies  overcome,  76. 

safety  of  a  nation,  48. 

going  to  it,  122. 
Comfort  in  trouble,  130, 

of  life,  127. 

in  God,  16,  94. 

from  past,  77,  143. 

and  pardon,  4,  32,  119,  parts  11 
and  12. 
Communion  with  saints,  106,  123. 

with  God,  63,  119,  part  2. 
Confession  and  pardon,  32. 

of  poverty,  16. 

repentance  and  pardon,  32,  38, 
51,  130. 
Complaint,  general,  102. 

of  flattery  and  deceit,  12,  36. 

of  quarrelsome  neighbours,  120. 

of  heavy  afllictions,  143. 
Conscience,  tender,  119,  part  13. 

guilty  reliev(^,  32,  38,  51,  130. 
Conversion  and  jT)y,  126. 

at  the  ascension  of  Christ,  110. 

of  Jews   and   Gentiles,   87,    96, 
106. 
Covenant  made  with  Christ,  89. 

of  grace  unchangeable,  89,  106. 
Creation  and  providence,  33,   104, 

135,  136,147,  148. 
Creatnres,  no  trust  in  them,  33,  62, 
146. 

praising  God,  148. 

Death  of  saints  and  sinners,  17,  37, 
49. 


Death,  protection  from,  91. 

deliverance  from,  31. 

of  the  proud,  49. 

courage  in,  16,  17,  23. 

efiect  of  sin,  90. 

and  resurrection,  49,  89. 
Delight  in  God,  18,  42,  63,  73,  84. 

in  God's  law,  119,  j)arts  5  and  8. 

in  church,  27,  48,  84. 
Deliverance    begun    and    perfected, 
85. 

from  despair,  18. 

from  deep  distress,  34,  49. 

from  death,  31,  118. 

from  oppression,  56. 

from  persecution,  53,  94. 

by  prayer,  34,  40,  126. 

from  shipwreck,  107. 

from  slander,  31. 

desire  of,  119,  part  12. 

remembered,  77,  126. 
Desertion  of  soul,  13,  25,  38,  43. 

and  hope,  42. 
Desire  for  knowledge,  119,  part  19. 

for  holiness,  119,  part  11. 
Devotion,  dailv,  55,  lo4,  141. 

sick  bed,  6,' 38,  39,  116. 

secret,  34,  119,  part  2. 
Direction  and  pardon,  25. 

and  defence,  5,  42. 
Distress  of  soul,  25. 

relieved,  61,  130. 
Doubts,  reproved,  42. 

and  suppressed,   3,  31,  34,  126, 
143. 
Duties,  relative,  15,  24,  133. 

Education,  religious,  34,  78. 
Enemies,  love  to,  35. 

prayed  for,  35. 

overcome,  12,  18,  48,  76. 
Envy  of  wicked,  37,  42. 

Faith  and  praver  in  trouble,  35. 

in  blood  of  Christ,  32,  51. 

in  divine  grace,  62,  130. 

victorv  over  death,  88. 
Faithfulness  of  God,  89,   105,   111, 
145,  146. 

of  man,  15,  141. 
Falsehood  and  blasphemy,  12. 

and  opi)ression,  12,  56. 
Family  government,  127. 

love  and  worship,  133. 

blessings,  128. 


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INDEX    OF    SUBJECTS. 


Fear,  suppressed,  3,  31,  34,  143. 
in  worship,  89,  90. 
of  God,  119,  part  13. 

Gentiles  given  to  Christ,  2,  22,  72. 

church  of,  45,  Qo,  72,  87. 

owning  true  God,  47,  96,  98. 
God.  all  in  all,  127. 

all-seeing,  139. 

all-sufficient,  16,  33,  73; 

attributes,  36,  111,  14o,  147. 

goodness,  36,  89,  103,  139,  145 
146. 

creation  and  providence,  33,  104 

our  defence,  3,  33,  61,  115,  121. 

unchangeable,  89,  106,  HI. 

dominion,  66,  75,  82,  93,  103. 

wisdom  in  works.  111,  139. 

power,  and  majesty,  68,  89,  93, 
96. 

condescension,  97,  113,  114. 

faithfulness,  89,  105,  111. 

great   and   good,    68,    144,    145, 
147. 

our  creator^  8,  113,  114. 

hearer  of  praver,  65,  66. 

the  judge,  9,  50,  97. 

glory  in  salvation,  69. 

care   of  the   saints,   7,    34,   138, 
144. 

eternity  of,  99,  102. 

present  in  churches,  46,  84. 

of  nature  and  grace,  65. 

longing  for,  42,  63,  64. 

seeking  Him,  27,  63. 

our  preserver,  94,  121,  138. 

our  shepherd,  23. 

hope  of  helpless,  106,  142. 

worthy  of  praise,  145,  146,  150. 

blessing  in  business,  127. 

word  excellent,  19. 

authority  from,  25. 

vengeance  and  pity,  68,  83,  97. 
Gospel  glory   and  success,   19,   45, 
110. 

a  joyful  sound,  89,  98. 

worship  and  order,  48. 
Government  from  God,  75. 
Grace,  its  evidences,  26. 

quickening.  119,  part  16. 

above  riches,  144. 

without  merit,  16.  42i 

of  Christ,  45,  72. 

and    Providence,    33.    36,    135, 
136,  147. 


Grace,  restoring,  23.  130,  138. 
and  glory,  84,  89,  97. 

Harvest,  6o.  147. 

spiritual,  126. 
Health,  prayed  for,  6,  38,  39. 
Heart  known  to  God,  139. 
Heaven  of  saints.  17.  24. 

breathing  after,  90. 
Holy  Spirit  given  at  Christ's  ascen- 
sion. 68. 
Holiness  and  pardon,  4,  119.  part 
11. 

from  word,  119,  part  6. 
Hope,  in  darkness.  13,  77,  143. 

of  resurrection.  16,  71. 

and  despair  in  death,  17,  49. 

and  prayer,  27,  42. 

of  victory,  20. 
Humiliation,  10,  60. 
Humility  and  submission.  130,  131. 
Hypocrisy  exposed,  12,  50. 

Instruction,    Scripture,    119,   parts 
4,  7. 
in  piety, 
Israel,  saved  Assyrians,  76. 
Egypt,  105. 
puni.shed    and    pardoned,    106, 

135. 
in  wilderness,  114. 

Judgment,  day  of,  1,  50,  96,  97,  98, 
149. 
of  hypocrites.  50. 
Justice  of  Providence,  9. 
Justification  free,  32,  130. 

Knowledge,  desired,  119,  part  9. 

Law  of  God.  delighi  in,  119,  part  5. 
Life,  its  vanity,  3^89,  90,  144. 

season  of  grace,  88. 
Longing  after  God,  42,  63,  64. 
Lord's  Day,  9,  81,  118. 

morning,  5,  19,  63. 
Love  of  God  better  than  life.  63. 

God's  unchangeable,  89,  106. 

to  enemies,  15,  109. 

brotherly,   15,  133,  141. 

Magistrates,  warned,  58,  82. 

raised  and  deposed,  75. 
Man,  dominion,  8. 

depraved,  14. 


INDEX   OF   SUBJECTS. 


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Man,  vanitv  as  mortal,  39.  89,  90. 

102. '144. 
Mariners,  psalm  for,  107. 
Mercies,  common  and  special,  68, 
103. 
spiritual  and  temporal,  103,  139. 
recorded,  107,  136. 
of  God,  36,  89,   103,   136,   145, 
146.. 
Midniyhl  thoughts,  63,   119,  parts 

'5  and  6,  139. 
Ministers  in  church,  132. 
Miracles  in  desert,  114. 

National    thanksgiving,    21,     107, 
140. 
deliverance,  59,  67,  75,  76,  124. 
safety  in  peril,  48. 
prosperity  and  church,  67. 

Obedience,  sincere.  18,  32,  139. 

better  than  sacrifice,  50. 
Old  age  and  death,  90. 

Pardon,  holiness,  and  comfort,  4. 

prayed  for,  25,  38,  51. 

and*  confession.  32,  51,  130. 
Patience.  37,  39,  44. 

in  darkness,  77,  130,  131. 
Peace  and  holiness,  31,  120. 

praise  for,  75. 
Persecution.  35,  44,  74,  80,  83. 

folly  of,  14. 

deliverance  from,   7,   9,  10,  53, 
94. 
Perseverance.  119.  part  17,  138. 
Pleading  with  God,  39,  119,  part 

10.  123. 
Praise  to  God,  33,  100,  104,  148. 

for  deliverance,  .34,  118,  121. 

general,  86,  145,  148,  150. 

for  gospel,  98,108,  150. 

for  recovery  of  health,  30,  116. 

for  hearing  prayer,  66,  102. 

to  Christ,  45. 

universal,  65,  84,  117. 

for  Providence  and  grace,  36,  68 
148. 

for  rain,  65,  147. 

from  saints,  149,  150. 

public  for  private  blessings,  116, 
118. 

and  communion  of  saints,  106. 
Prayer  heard,  4,  .34,  65,  66. 

and  saints  saved,  10,  102. 


Prayer  in  war  and  trouble,  20,  80. 

and  praise,  27,  34,  65,  84. 

answer  expected,  85. 
Preservation  in  danger,  46,  91,  112, 
121. 

in  God,  43,  61. 
Pride,  punished,  10,  12. 

and  death,  49. 
Profession  of  sinceritv,  119,  part  3, 
139. 

false,  50. 
Promises,  81,  119,  part  10. 
Prosperity,  dangerous,  55,  73. 

of  wicked,  37,  49,  73. 
Protection,  truth  and  grace,  57. 

prayed  for,  112,  140. 
Providence,  its  equitv,  9,  36. 

and   creation,    33,'   65,    89,    104, 
107,  1.35,  136,  147. 

and  grace,  3(3,  147. 

unfolded,  73,  77,  78,  107. 

Rain,  65,  135,  147. 
Religion,  true,  15,  37. 
Repentance  and  pardon,  32,  51,  69. 
Reproach,  removed,  31. 
Resolutions,  holy,  119,  part  15. 
Resurrection,  16,  17,  40,  89. 
Riches,  vanity  of,  39,  49. 
Righteousness  from  Christ,  71. 

Sacrifices,  51. 

Saints  described,  15,  16,  24. 

God's  care  of,  34. 

chastised,  78,  106,  107,  125. 

and  sinners,  1,  11,  94,  119,  part  1. 

their  hope,  50,  90,  92,  106,  107, 
149. 

home  in  heaven,  15,  17,  24. 
Salvation  of  saints,  10,  18,  62. 

by  Christ,  60,  85. 
Scripture  and  nature,  19, 119,  part  7. 

delight  in,  119,  parts  4  and  5. 

excellence  of,  119,  parts  6  and  8. 
Seasons  of  year,  65,  104,  147. 
Self-dependence,  folly  of,  52. 
Self-examination,  26,  130. 
Sickness,  healed,  30,  88,  116. 

complaint  in,  6. 
Sin  of  nature,  14,  51. 

of  tongue,  12,  34,  50. 

general,  11,  12,  14. 
Sinner,  portion  of,  17,  19. 

pros})erous,  37,  49,  93. 

warned,  1,  11,  37,  95. 


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INDEX    OF    SUBJECTS. 


Sincerity,  19,  26,  32,   119,  part  3, 
139. 

proved  and  rewarded,  18. 
Sion,  its  citizens,  15. 
Slander,  31,  120. 

Souls,  disembodied,  17,  115,  146. 
Spiritual  enemies,  3,  18,  144. 
.   blessings,  81,  119,  part  2. 
Storm  and  thunder,   29,   135,  136, 

148. 
Submission,  39,  123,  131. 

to  Christ,  2, 
Swpi^ort  in  God,  19,  94,  119,  part 
14. 

for  aiflicted,  55. 

Temptation,  complained  of,  6,  13. 

overcome,  3,  18. 
Threatenings  and  promises,  81. 
Times,  evil,  11,  12. 
Tongue  governed,  34,  39. 
Trust  in  creature,  62,  146. 

in  God,  30. 

Unbelief,  37,  95. 


Vanity  of  life,  39,  49,  89,  62,  144. 
Vengeance  and  compassion,  68. 

against  persecutors,  76,  149. 
Vineyard  of  God  wasted,  80. 
Vows,  paid  in  church,  116. 

of  holiness,  119,  part  15. 

War,  praver  in,  20,  60,  79. 

spiritual,  18,  14.3,  144. 
Warning  to  impenitent,  95. 

to  saints,  81. 
Watchfulness,  19,  141. 

over  tongue,  39. 
Wicked,  14,  36,  51,  52,  105. 
Works  and  grace,  16,  19,  33,  111, 

135,  136. 
World  and  saints,  37. 
Worship,  public,  63,  84,  122,  132. 

pleasure  in,  43,  63,  84,  121. 

gospel  and  order,  48. 

reverence  in,  89,  99. 

daily,  4,  55,  134,  141. 

family,  133. 

formal,  50. 


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CLASSIFICATION. 


God.  page 

Being  and  Perfections 171 

Decrees 180 

Creation  and  Providence 183 

The  Trinity 190 

The  Saviour. 

Person  and  Character 192 

Advent 213 

Example 218 

Sufferings  and  death 221 

Resurrection  and  Ascension 227 

Intercession 232 

Praise  to  Christ 236 

Holy  Spirit. 

Cliaracter  and  Offices 252 

Salvation  Needed. 

Man's  ruined  condition 259 

Importance  of  Reliccion 261 

Value  of  the  Soul 262 

Salvation  Revealed. 

The  Scriptures 262 

The  Gospel 265 

The  Law  and  Gospel 269 

Salvation  Provided. 

Grace  and  its  source 270 

Atonement 272 

The  Gospel  Call. 

Invitations 274 

Expostulations 283 

Effectl'al  Calling. 

Conviction 294 

Penitence. 296 

Receiving  Christ 307 

New  Birth 311 

Rejoicing  upon  Conversion 312 

Benefits  of  Called. 

Justification 315 

Adoption.. 316 

Sanctification 318 

Promises 318 

Privileges 320 

Graces. 

Faith 334 

Hope 347 

15  169 


170  CLASSIFICATION. 


FAQE 


Love 350 

Joy 363 

Peace 365 

Holy  Desires 368 

Submission  in  affliction.... 376 

Duties. 

.     Renunciation  of  the  World -. 385 

Self-Dedication 390 

Confessing  Christ.? 394 

Union  with  God's  people 396 

Prayer 398 

Watchfulness.....^ 409 

Self-Denial 412 

Self-examination 413 

Activit}^ 415 

Conflicts 419 

Perseverance 433 

Praise 435 

Worship. 

Private  and  Family 442 

Social  and  Public 456 

Particular  Seasons. 

The  Lord's  Day 474 

Thanksgiving 479 

Humiliation • 481 

New  Year.: 483 

Seasons  of  the  Year 485 

Charitable  occasions 486 

Particular  Classes. 

The  Young 488 

Seamen 493 

Sabbath  Schools 494 

Sacraments. 

Baptism 499 

Lord's  Supper 502 

Christ's  Kingdom. 

Glory  and  safety  of  the  Church 511 

Dedication  of  House  of  Worship 516 

Office  Bearers 519 

Revival 523 

Missions 530 

Time  and  Eternity. 

Present  Life 544 

Death  and  Resurrection 553 

The  Judgment.... 569 

Eternity 576 

Heaven 577 

Doxologies..;. 597 


HYMNS. 
GOD. 

BEING  AND  PERFECTIONS. 

1  Divine  Attributes.  H.  M, 

THE  Lord  Jehovah  reigns, 
His  throne  is  built  on  high ; 
The  garments  He  assumes 
Are  light  and  majesty. 
His  glories  shine  Avith  beams  so  bright, 
No  mortal  eye  can  bear  the  sight. 

2  The  thunders  of  His  hand 

Keep  the  wide  world  in  awe ; 
His  wrath  and  justice  stand 

To  guard  His  holy  law ; 
And  where  His  love  resolves  to  bless, 
His  truth  confirms  and  seals  the  grace. 

3  Through  all  His  ancient  works, 

Surprising  Avisdom  shines ; 
Confounds  the  powers  of  hell, 

And  breaks  their  cursed  designs. 
Strong  is  His  arm,  and  shall  fulfil 
His  great  decrees.  His  sovereign  will. 

4  And  can  this  mighty  King 

Of  glory,  condescend. 
And  will  He  write  His  name, 

My  Father  and  my  Friend? 
I  love  His  name,  I  love  His  word ; 
Join  all  my  powers  and  praise  the  Lord. 

in 


172  GOD. 

2  The  Divine  Perfections.  C.  M. 

HOW  shall  I  praise  the  eternal  God, 
That  infinite  unknown  ? 
Who  can  ascend  His  high  abode, 
Or  venture  near  His  throne  ? 

2  Those  watchful  eyes,  that  never  sleep, 

Survey  the  world  around ; 
His  wisdom  is  a  boundless  deep, 

Where  all  our  thoughts  are  drowned. 

3  He  knows  no  shadow  of  a  change, 

Nor  alters  His  decrees ; 
Firm  as  a  rock  His  truth  remains. 
To  guard  His  promises. 

3  God's  Sovereignty.  C.  M. 

KEEP  silence,  all  created  things. 
And  wait  your  Maker's  nod ; 
My  soul  stands  trembling  while  she  sings 
The  honours  of  her  God. 

2  Life,  death,  and  hell,  and  Avorlds  unknown. 

Hang  on  His  firm  decree; 
He  sits  on  no  precarious  throne, 
Nor  borrows  leave  to  be. 

3  His  providence  unfolds  His  book, 

And  makes  His  counsels  shine ; 
Each  opening  leaf,  and  every  stroke, 
Fulfil  some  deep  design. 

4  In  Thy  fair  book  of  life  and  grace, 

Oh !  may  I  find  my  name 
Recorded,  in  some  humble  place. 
Beneath  my  Lord,  the  Lamb. 

4  Infinity  of  God.  C.  M. 

GREAT  God  !  how  infinite  art  Thou ! 
What  worthless  worms  are  we ! 
Let  the  whole  race  of  creatures  bow, 
And  pay  their  praise  to  Thee. 


BEING   AND    PEKFECTIONS.  173 

2  Thy  throne  eternal  ages  stood, 

Ere  seas  or  stars  were  made ; 
Thou  art  the  ever-living  God, 
Were  all  the  nations  dead. 

3  Eternity,  with  all  its  years, 

Stands  present  in  Thy  view ; 
To  Thee,  there 's  nothing  old  appears ; 
Great  God  !  there 's  nothing  new. 

4  Our  lives  through  various  scenes  are  drawn,^ 

And  vexed  with  trifling  cares, 
While  Thine  eternal  thought  moves  on 
Thine  undisturbed  affairs. 

o  Great  God  !  how  infinite  art  Thou  ! 
What  worthless  worms  are  we ! 
Let  the  whole  race  of  creatures  bow. 
And  pay  their  praise  to  Thee. 

5  '         Majesty  and  Dominion  of  God.        C.  M. 

THE  Lord,  how  fearful  is  His  name ! 
How  wide  is  His  command ! 
Nature,  with  all  her  moving  frame, 
Rests  on  His  mighty  hand ! 

2  Immortal  glory  forms  His  throne, 

And  light  His  awful  robe : 
While  with  a  smile,  or  with  a  frown, 
He  manages  the  globe. 

3  A  word  of  His  almighty  breath 

Can  swell  or  sink  the  seas ; 
Build  the  vast  empires  of  the  earth, 
Or  break  them  if  He  j)lease ! 

4  Adoring  angels  round  Him  fall. 

In  all  their  shining  forms ;  '  * 

His  sovereign  eye  looks  through  them 
And  pities  mortal  worms. 

15  * 


174  GOD. 

6  The  Goodness  of  God.  C.  M, 

GOD,  in  the  high  and  holy  place, 
Looks  down  upon  the  spheres ; 
Yet,  in  His  providence  and  grace, 
To  every  eye  appears. 

2  He  bows  the  heavens ;  the  mountains  stand 

A  highway  for  our  God : 
He  walks  amid  the  desert  land ; 
^  'Tis  Eden  where  He  trod. 

3  In  every  stream  His  bounty  flows. 

Diffusing  joy  and  wealth  ; 
In  every  breeze  His  Spirit  blows 
The  breath  of  life  and  health. 

4  His  blessings  fall  in  plenteous  showers. 

Upon  the  lap  of  earth, 
That  teems  with  foliage,  fruits,  and  flowers, 
And  rings  with  infant  mirth. 

5  If  God  has  made  this  world  so  fair. 

Where  sin  and  death  abound ; 
How  beautiful,  beyond  compare. 
Will  paradise  be  found ! 

7  Glory  and  Condescension  of  God.      L.  M. 

JEHOVAH  reigns,  His  throne  is  high. 
His  robes  are  light  and  majesty; 
His  glory  shines  with  beams  so  bright, 
No  mortal  can  sustain  the  sight. 

2  His  terrors  keep  the  world  in  awe ; 
His  justice  guards  His  holy  law; 
His  love  reveals  a  smiling  face. 

His  truth  and  promise  seal  the  grace. 

3  Through  all  His  works  His  wisdom  shines, 
And  baflles  Satan's  deep  designs ; 

His  power  is  sovereign  to  fulfil 
The  noblest  counsels  of  His  will. 


BEING   AND    PERFECTIONS.  175 

4  Aiul  will  this  glorious  Lord  descend 
To  be  niY  Father  and  my  Friend  ? 
Then  let  my  songs  with  angels  join ; 
Heaven  is  secure,  if  God  be  mine. 

8  Faithfulness  of  God.  C.  M. 

BEGIN,  my  tongue,  some  heavenly  theme, 
And  speak  some  boundless  thing. 
The  mighty  works,  or  mightier  name, 
Of  our  eternal  King. 

2  Tell  of  His  wondrous  faithfulness. 

And  sound  His  power  abroad ; 
Sing  the  sweet  promise  of  His  grace, 
And  the  jDcrforming  God. 

3  Proclaim  "  Salvation  from  the  Lord, 

For  wretched,  dying  men  ;" 
His  hand  has  writ  the  sacred  word, 
With  an  immortal  pen. 

4  His  very  word  of  grace  is  strong. 

As  that  which  built  the  skies ; 
The  voice  that  rolls  the  stars  along 
Speaks  all  the  promises. 

5  O  might  I  hear  Thy  heavenly  tongue 

But  whisper,  "  Thou  art  mine !" 
Tho^e  gentle  words  should  raise  my  song 
To  notes  almost  divine. 

6  How  would  my  leaping  heart  rejoice, 

And  think  my  heaven  secure ! 
I  trust  the  all-creating  voice. 
And  faith  desires  no  more. 

9  God's  Unbounded  Love.  L.  M. 

LORD,  what  LS  man,  that  he  should  prove 
The  object  of  Thy  boundless  love ! 
Say,  why  should  he  so  largely  share 
Thy  favour,  and  Thy  tender  care  ? 


176  GOD. 

2  While  tliese  my  lips  draw  vital  breath, 
Or  till  I  close  mine  eyes  in  death, 

I  '11  ne'er  forget  Thy  wondrous  love. 
Nor  thoughtless  of  Thy  kindness  prove, 

3  Beneath  Thy  shadowing  wings'  defence 
I  '11  place  my  only  confidence : 

In  every  danger  and  distress. 

To  Thee  will  I  my  prayer  address. 

4  Should  all  my  hopes  on  earth  be  lost. 
In  Thee  I  '11  make  my  constant  boast : 
I  '11  spread  the  glories  of  Thy  name. 
And  Thy  unbounded  love  proclaim. 

10  God's  Faithfulness.  L.  M. 

PRAISE,  everlasting  praise,  be  paid 
To  Him  that  earth's  foundation  laid. 
Praise  to  the  God,  whose  strong  decrees 
Sway  the  creation  as  He  please. 

2  Praise  to  the  goodness  of  the  Lord, 
Who  rules  His  peojDle  by  His  word ; 
And  there,  as  strong  as  His  decrees. 
He  sets  His  kindest  promises. 

3  Firm  are  the  words  His  prophets  give. 
Sweet  words,  on  which  His  children  live ; 
Each  of  them  is  the  voice  of  God, 

Who  spoke,  and  spread  the  skies  abroad. 

3  Each  of  them  powerful  as  that  sound. 
That  bid  the  new-made  world  go  round; 
And  stronger  than  the  solid  poles. 
On  which  the  wheel  of  nature  rolls. 

5  Whence  then  should  doubts  and  fears  arise  ? 
Why  trickling  sorrows  drown  our  eyes  ? 
Slowly,  alas  !  our  mind  receives 

The  comforts  that  our  Maker  gives. 


BEING   AND    PERFECTIONS.  177 

0  O !  for  a  strong  and  lasting  faith 
To  credit  Avliat  tli'  Alniiglity  saitli ! 
T'  embrace  the  message  of  His  Son, 
And  call  the  joys  of  heaven  our  own. 

11  God's  Condescension  to  the  Humble.    li.  M. 
rpHUS  saith  the  high  and  lofty  One, 

L    "  I  sit  upon  My  holy  throne  ; 
My  name  is  God  ;  I  dwell  on  high  ; 
Dwell  in  My  ow^n  eternity. 

2  "  But  I  descend  to  worlds  below ; 
On  earth  I  have  a  mansion  too ; 
The  humble  spirit  and  contrite 
Is  an  abode  of  My  delight. 

3  "  The  humble  soul  ]\Iy  words  revive, 
1  bid  the  mourning  sinner  live : 
Heal  all  the  broken  hearts  I  find, 
And  ease  the  sorrows  of  the  mind. 

4  "  AVhen  I  contend  against  their  sin, 

I  make  them  know  how  vile  they  Ve  been ; 
But  should  My  w^ratli  for  ever  smoke, 
Their  souls  would  sink  beneath  My  stroke." 

5  O !  may  Thy  pardoning  grace  be  nigh, 
Lest  we  should  faint,  despair,  and  die. 
Thus  shall  our  better  thoughts  approve 
The  methods  of  Thy  chastening  love. 

12  God  all,  and  in  all.  S.  M, 
ITY  God,  my  life,  my  love; 

M  To  Thee,  to  Thee  I  call ; 

I  cannot  live  if  Thou  remove, 

For  Thou  art  All  in  all. 

2  Xot  all  the  harps  above 

Can  make  a  heavenly  j)lace, 
If  God  His  residence  remove, 
Or  but  conceal  His  face. 


178  GOD. 

3  Nor  earth,  nor  all  the  sky, 

Can  one  delight  afford ; 
No,  not  a  drop  of  real  joy. 
Without  Thy  presence  Lord. 

4  Thou  art  the  sea  of  love. 

Where  all  my  pleasures  roll ; 
The  circle  where  my  passions  move. 
And  centre  of  my  soul. 

13  GrOD  IS  Love.  lis,  3s,  8s. 

WHAT  sound  is  this  ? 
A  song  through  heaven  resounding, 
God  is  love! 
And  now  from  earth 
1  hear  the  song  rebounding, 
God  is  love ! 
Yes,  while  adoring  hosts  proclaim, 
Love  is  His  nature.  Love  His  name, 
My  soul  in  rajature  cries  the  same, 
God  is  love ! 

2       This  song  repeat. 

Repeat,  ye  saints  in  glory, 

God  is  love  ! 
And  saints  on  earth, 
Shout  back  the  pleasing  story, 

God  is  love ! 
In  this  let  earth  and  heaven  agree. 
To  sound  His  love,  so  full  and  free ; 
And  let  the  theme  for  ever  be, 

God  is  love. 

14  Sincerity  in  Worship.  C.  M. 

GOD  is  a  Spirit,  just  and  wise. 
He  sees  our  inmost  mind ; 
In  vain  to  heaven  we  raise  our  cries, 
And  leave  our  souls  behind. 


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BEING   AND   PERFECTIONS.  179 

2  Nothing  but  truth  before  His  throne 
AVith  honour  can  appear ; 
The  painted  hypoerites  are  known 
Through  the  disguise  they  wear. 

o  Their  lifted  eyes  salute  the  skies, 
Their  bending  knees  the  ground ; 
But  God  abhors  tlie  sacrifice, 

Where  not  the  heart  is  found. 

• 

4  Lord,  search  my  thoughts,  and  try  my  ways, 
And  make  my  soul  sincere ; 
Then  shall  I  stand  before  Thy  face, 
And  find  acceptance  there. 

15  Praise  to  God.  8s  &  7s. 

PRAISE  to  Thee,  Thou  great  Creator, 
Praise  to  Thee  from  every  tongue : 
Join  my  soul,  with  every  creature, 
Join  the  universal  song. 

2  Father,  source  of  all  compassion. 

Pure,  unbounded  grace  is  Thine : 
Hail  the  God  of  our  salvation  ! 
Praise  Him  for  His  love  divine. 

3  For  ten  thousand  blessings  given. 

For  the  hope  of  future  joy, 
Sound  His  praise  through  earth  and  heaven, 
Sound  Jehovah's  praise  on  high. 

4  Joyfully  on  earth  adore  Him, 

Till  in  heaven  our  song  we  raise ; 
There,  enraptured,  fall  before  Him, 
Lost  in  wonder,  love,  and  praise. 

16  God's  Goodness.  C.  M. 
rpHY  goodness.  Lord,  our  souls  confess ; 

X    Thy  goodness  we  adore  ; 
A  spring,  whose  blessings  never  fail — 
A  sea  without  a  shore ! 


180  GOD. 

2  Sun,  moon,  and  stars,  Thy  love  declare 

In  every  golden  ray  ; 
Love  draws  the  curtains  of  the  night, 
And  love  brings  hack  the  day. 

3  Thy  bounty  every  season  crowns. 

With  all  the  bliss  it  yields ; 
With  joyful  clusters  loads  the  vines, 
With  strengthening  grain,^the  fields. 

4  But  chiefly  Thy  compassion.  Lord, 

Is  in  the  gosjDcl  seen ; 
There,  like  a  sun,  Thy  mercy  shines, 
Without  a  cloud  between. 

5  There  pardon,  peace,  and  holy  joy, 

Through  Jesus'  name  are  given  ; 
He  on  the  cross  was  lifted  high. 
That  we  might  reign  in  heaven. 


DECREES. 

17  Distinguishing  Grace.  lis  &  8s. 

IN  songs  of  sublime  adoration  and  praise. 
Ye  pilgrims  for  Sion  who  23ress, 
Break  forth,  and  extol  the  great  Ancient  of  days, 
His  rich  and  distinguishing  grace. 

2  His  love,  from  eternity  fixed  upon  us. 

Broke  forth  and  discovered  its  fiame, 
When  each  with  the  cords  of  His  kindness  He 
drew, 
And  brought  us  to  love  His  great  name. 

3  O !  had  He  not  pitied  the  state  we  were  in. 

Our  bosom  His  love  had  ne'er  felt ; 
We  all  would  have  lived,  would  have  died  too 
in  sin. 
And  sunk  with  the  load  of  our  guilt; 


DECREES.  181 

4  What  was  there  in  us  that  could  merit  esteem, 

Or  give  the  Creator  delight  ? 
'Twas  "  even  so,  Father  !"  we  ever  must  sing, 
"  Because  it  seemed  good  in  Thy  sight." 

5  'Twas  all  of  Thy  grace  we  were  brought  to  obey. 

While  others  were  sufifered  to  go 
The  road,  wliich  by  nature  Ave  chose  as  our  way, 
That  leads  to  the  regions  of  wo. 

G  Then  give  all  the  glory  to  His  holy  name. 
To  Him  all  the  glory  belongs ; 
Be  ours  the  high  joy  still  to  sound  forth  His  fame, 
And  crown  Him  in  each  of  our  songs. 

18  Electing  Love.  C.  M. 

HOW  vast  the  benefits  divine, 
Which  we  in  Christ  possess  ! 
We  're  saved  from  guilt  and  every  sin, 
And  called  to  holiness. 

2  'Tis  not  for  works  which  we  have  done, 

Or  shall  hereafter  do. 
But  He  of  His  abounding  love. 
Salvation  does  bestow. 

3  The  glory,  Lord,  from  first  to  last, 

Is  due  to  Thee  alone ; 
Aught  to  ourselves  we  dare  not  take. 
Or  rob  Thee  of  Thy  crown. 

4  Our  glorious  Surety  undertook 

Redemption's  wondrous  plan ; 
And  grace  was  given  us  in  Him, 
Before  the  world  began. 

5  Safe  in  the  arms  of  sovereign  love. 

We  ever  shall  remain ; 
Kor  shall  the  rage  of  earth  or  hell 
Make  Thy  wise  counsels  vain. 

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182  GOD. 

6  Not  one  of  all  the  chosen  race, 
But  shall  to  heaven  attain ; 
Partake  on » earth  the  purposed  grace, 
And  then  with  Jesus  reign. 

19  The  Book  of  God's  Deckees.  C.  M. 

LET  the  whole  race  of  creatures  lie 
Abased,  before  their  God  ; 
Whate'er  His  sovereign  voice  has  formed, 
He  governs  with  a  nod. 

2  Ten  thousand  ages  ere  the  skies 

Were  into  motion  brought ; 
All  the  long  years  and  worlds  to  come 
Stood  present  to  His  thought. 

3  There  's  not  a  sparrow,  or  a  worm. 

But 's  found  in  His  decrees ; 
He  raises  monarchs  to  their  throne. 
And  sinks  them  as  He  please. 

4  If  light  attend  the  course  I  run, 

'Tis   He  provides  those  rays ; 
And  'tis  His  hand  that  hides  my  sun 
If  darkness  cloud  my  days. 

5  Yet  I  would  not  be  much  concerned. 

Nor  vainly  long  to  see, 
In  volumes  of  His  deep  decrees. 
What  months  are  writ  for  me. 

6  When  He  reveals  the  book  of  life, 

O !  may  I  read  my  name. 
Amongst  the  chosen  of  His  love. 
The  followers  of  the  Lamb. 

20  GrOD  First  Chose  Me.  7s  &  6s. 
'nniS  not  that  I  did  choose  Thee, 

X    For,  Lord  that  could  not  be  ; 
This  heart  would  still  refuse  Thee ; 
But  Thou  hast  chosen  me : 


CKEATION    AND   PROVIDENCE.  183 

Thou  from  the. sin  that  stained  me 

Hast  cleansed  and  set  me  free ; 
Of  okl  Thou  hast  ordained  me, 

That  I  should  live  to  Thee. 

2  'Twas  sovereign  mercy  called  me, 

And  taught  my  opening  mind ; 
The  world  had  else  enthralled  me. 

To  heavenly  glories  blind : 
My  heart  owns  none  before  Thee  ; 

For  Thy  rich  grace  I  thirst, 
This  knowing,  if  I  love  Thee, 

Thou  must  have  loved  me  first. 

CREATION  AND  PROVIDENCE. 

21  God  Celebrated  ix  His  AVorks  of     C.  M. 

Creation. 

I  SING  the  almighty  jDOwer  of  God, 
That  made  the  mountains  rise, 
That  spread  the  flowing  seas  abroad. 
And  built  the  lofty  skies. 

2  I  sing  the  wisdom  that  ordained 

The  sun  to  rule  the  day ; 
The  moon  shines  full  at  His  command. 
And  all  the  stars  obey. 

3  1  sing  the  goodness  of  the  Lord, 

That  filled  the  earth  with  food ; 
He  formed  the  creatures  with  His  word. 
And  then  pronounced  them  good. 

4  Lord,  how  Thy  wonders  are  displayed, 

Where'er  I  turn  mine  eye ! 
If  1  survey  the  ground  1  tread, 
Or  gaze  ujdou  the  sky. 

5  There 's  not  a  plant  or  flower  below, 

But  makes  Thy  glories  known  ; 
And  clouds  arise  and  tempests  blow, 
By  orders  from  Thy  throne. 


184  GOD. 

6  Creatures  as  numerous  as  they  be, 
Are  subject  to  Thy  care: 
There 's  not  a  place  where  we  can  flee, 
But  God  is  present  there. 

22  Dependence  on  Divine  Providence.    C.  M. 

LET  others  boast  how  strong  they  be, 
Nor  death  nor  danger  fear ; 
But  we  '11  confess,  O  Lord,  to  Thee, 
What  feeble  things  we  are. 

2  Fresh  as  the  grass  our  bodies  stand. 

And  flourish  bright  and  gay ; 
A  blasting  wind  sweeps  o'er  the  land, 
And  fades  the  grass  away. 

3  Our  life  contains  a  thousand  springs, 

And  dies  if  one  be  gone : 
Strange !  that  a  harp  of  thousand  strings 
Should  keep  in  tune  so  long. 

4  But  'tis  our  God  supports  our  frame. 

The  God  that  made  us  first ; 
Salvation  to  the  almighty  Name 
That  reared  us  from  the  dust. 

23  The  Lord  will  Provide.       10s  &  lis. 

THOUGH  troubles  assail,  and  dangers  aff^right; 
Though  friends  should  all  fail,  and  foes  all 
unite ; 
Yet  one  thing  secures  us;  whatever  betide ; 
The  Scripture  assures  us,  the  Lord  will  provide. 

2  The  birds  without  barn  or  store-house  are  fed; 
From  them  let  us  learn  to  trust  for  our  bread ; 
His  saints  what  is  fitting  shall  ne'er  be  denied ; 
So  long  as  'tis  written,  the  Lord  will  provide. 

3  We  may,  like  the  ships,  by  tempests  be  tossed 
On  perilous  deeps,  but  cannot  be  lost ; 


CREATION   AND   PROVIDENCE.  185 

Tbougli  Satan  enrages  the  wind  and  the  tide, 
The  promise  engages,  the  Lord  will  provide. 

4  His  call  we  obey,  like  Abram  of  old. 

Not  knowing  our  way,  but  faith  makes  us  bold  : 
For  though  we  are  strangers,  we  have  a  good 

guide, 
And  trust  in  all  dangers,  the  Lord  will  provide. 

5  When  Satan  appears  to  stop  up  our  path. 
And  fills  us  with  fears,  we  triumph  by  faith : 
He  cannot  take  from  us,  though  oft  he  has  tried. 
This  heart-cheering  promise,  the  Lord  will  pro- 
vide. 

6  He  tells  us  we  're  weak,  our  hope  is  in  vain ; 
The  good  that  we  seek,  we  ne'er  shall  obtain ; 
But  when  such  suggestions  our  spirits  have  plied. 
This  answers  all  questions,  the  Lord  will  provide. 

7  Xo  strength  of  our  own,  or  goodness  we  claim, 
Yet  since  we  have  known  the  Saviour's  great 

name, 
In  this  our  strong  tower  for  safety  we  hide ; 
The  Lord  is  our  power,  the  Lord  will  provide. 

8  When  life  sinks  apace,  and  death  is  in  view. 
This  word  of  His  grace  shall  comfort  us  through; 
No  fearing  or  doubting  with  Christ  on  our  side. 
We  hope  to  die  shouting,  the  Lord  will  provide. 

24  Greatness  of  Divine  Providence.      C.  M. 

IT/WHILST  Thee  I  seek,  protecting  Power ! 
f  T     Be  my  vain  wishes  stilled ; 
And  may  this  consecrated  hour 
With  better  hopes  be  filled. 

2  Thy  love  the  power  of  thought  bestowed, 
To  Thee  my  thoughts  would  soar : 
Thy  mercy  o'er  my  life  has  flowed ; 
That  mercy  I  adore. 

16  * 


186  GOD. 

3  In  each  event  of  life  how  clear 

Thy  ruling  hand  I  see ; 
Each  blessing  to  my  soul  most  dear, 
Because  conferred  by  Thee. 

4  In  every  joy  that  crowns  my  days, 

In  every  pain- 1  bear, 
My  heart  shall  find  delight  in  praise, 
Or  seek  relief  in  prayer. 

5  When  gladness  wings  the  favoured  hour. 

Thy  love  my  thoughts  shall  fill ; 
Resigned,  when  storms  of  sorrow  lower, 
My  soul  shall  meet  Thy  will. 

6  My  lifted  ey€,  without  a  tear, 

The  gathering  storm  shall  see; 
My  steadfast  heart  shall  know  no  fear; 
That  heart  will  rest  on  Thee. 

25        Gratitude  for  Providential  Care.     C.  M. 

OTHOU,  my  light,  my  life,  my  joy, 
My  glory,  and  my  all ; 
Unsent  by  Thee,  no  good  can  come. 
No  evil  can  befall. 

2  Such  are  Thy  schemes  of  providence, 

And  methods  of  Thy  grace. 

That  I  may  safely  trust  in  Thee, 

Through  all  the  wilderness. 

3  'Tis  Thine  outstretched  and  powerful  arm 

Upholds  me  in  the  way  ; 
And  Thy  rich  bounty  well  supplies 
The  wants  of  every  day. 

4  For  such  compassions,  O  my  God ! 

Ten  thousand  thanks  are  due ; 
For  such  compassions,  I  esteem 
Ten  thousand  thanks  too  few. 


CREATION    AND    PROVIDENCE.  187 

26  Mysteries  of  Providence.  C.  M. 

GOD  moves  in  a  mysterious  way, 
His  wonders  to  perform ; 
He  plants  His  footstej)s  in  the  sea, 
And  rides  upon  the  storm. 

2  Deep  in  unfatliomable  mines 

Of  never- failing  skill, 
He  treasures  up  His  bright  designs, 
And  works  His  sovereign  will. 

3  Ye  fearful  saints,  fresh  courage  take ; 

The  clouds  ye  so  much  dread 
Are  big  with  mercy,  and  shall  break 
In  blessings  on  your  head. 

4  Judge  not  the  Lord  by  feeble  sense, 

But  trust  Him  for  His  grace ; 
Behind  a  frowning  providence, 
He  hides  a  smiling  face. 

5  His  i3urposes  will  ripen  fast, 

Unfolding  every  hour : 
The  bud  may  have  a  bitter  taste. 
But  sweet  will  be  the  flower. 

6  Blind  unbelief  is  sure  to  err, 

And  scan  His  work  in  vain ; 
God  is  His  own  interpreter, 
•  And  He  will  make  it  plain. 

27  Mysteries  of  Providence.  L.  M. 

LORD  how  mysterious  are  Thy  ways ! 
How  blind  are  we,  how  mean  our  praise ! 
Thy  steps  no  mortal  eyes  explore ; 
'Tis  ours  to  wonder  and  adore. 

2  Thy  purjDoses  from  creature  sight 
Are  hid  in  shades  of  awful  night ; 
Amid  the  lines,  with  curious  eye, 
Not  angel  minds  presume  to  pry. 


188  GOD. 

3  Great  God !  I  do  not  ask  to  see 
What  in  futurity  shall  be ; 

Let  light  and  bliss  attend  my  days, 
And  then  my  future  hours  be  praise. 

4  Are  darkness  and  distress  my  share  ? 
Give  me  to  trust  Thy  guardian  care ; 
Enough  for  me,  if  love  divine 

At  length  through  every  cloud  shall  shine. 

5  Yet  this  my  soul  desires  to  know, 
Be  this  my  only  wish  below ; 

That  Christ  is  mine  ! — this  great  request. 
Grant,  bounteous  God,  and  I  am  blest. 

28  Darkxess  of  Providence.  C.  M. 

THY  way,  O  God !  is  in  the  sea, 
Thy  j^aths  I  cannot  trace ; 
Nor  comprehend  the  mystery 
Of  Thy  unbounded  grace. 

2  Here  the  dark  veils  of  flesh  and  sense 

My  captive  soul  surround ; 
Mysterious  deeps  of  Providence 
My  wondering  thoughts  confound. 

3  As  through  a  glass  I  dimly  see 

The  wonders  of  Thy  love : 
How  little  do  I  know  of  Thee, 
Or  of  the  joys  above ! 

4  'Tis  but  in  part,  I  know  Thy  will ; 

I  bless  Thee  for  the  sight : 
When  will  Thy  love  the  rest  reveal, 
In  glory's  clearer  light  ? 

5  With  rapture  shall  I  then  survey 

Thy  providence  and  grace ; 
And  spend  an  everlasting  day 
In  wonder,  love  and  praise. 


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CREATION    AND    PROVIDENCE.  189 

29  Submission  to  Providence.  S.  M. 

THY  ^vay,  not  mine,  O  Lord, 
However  dark  it  be ! 
Lead  me,  O  God,  by  Thine  own  hand, 
Choose  out  the  path  for  me, 

2  I  dare  not  choose  my  lot, 

I  wouUl  not,  if  I  might ; 
Choose  Thou  for  me,  O  Lord,  my  God, 
So  shall  I  walk  aright. 

3  The  kino-dom  that  I  seek 

Is  Thine ;  so  let  the  way 
That  leads  to  it,  O  Lord,  be  Thine,— 
Else  I  must  surely  stray. 

4  Take  Thou  my  cup  and  it 

With  joy  or  sorrow  fill, 
As  best  to  Thee,  O  Lord,  may  seem, — 
Choose  Thou  my  good  and  ill. 

5  Not  mine,  not  mine  the  choice. 

In  things  or  great  or  small ; 
Be  Thou,  O  Lord,  my  guide,  my  strength, 
My  w^isdom,  and  my  all. 

30  Sovereignty  of  God.  S.  M. 

OUE,  times  are  in  Thy  hand : 
O  God,  we  wish  them  there ; 
Our  life,  our  friends,  our  souls  we  leave 
Entirely  to  Thy  care. 

2  Our  times  are  in  Thy  hand, 

Whatever  they  may  be, 
Pleasing  or  painful,  dark  or  bright, 
As  best  may  seem  to  Thee. 

3  Our  times  are  in  Thy  hand, 

VThj  should  we  doubt  or  fear? 
A  Father's  hand  will  never  cause 
His  child  a  needless  tear. 


190  GOD. 

4  Our  times  are  in  Thy  hand, 
Jesus,  the  crucified ; 
The  hand  our  many  sins  have  pierced 
Is  now  our  guard  and  guide. 

THE  TRINITY. 

31  Address  to  the  Trinity.  S.  M. 

OLORD  our  God,  arise, 
The  cause  of  truth  maintain ; 
And  wide  o'er  all  the  peopled  world 
Extend  her  blessed  reign. 

2  Thou  Prince  of  Life,  arise. 

Nor  let  Thy  glory  cease ; 
Far  spread  the  conquests  of  Thy  grace, 
And  bless  the  earth  with  peace. 

3  Thou  Holy  Ghost,  arise. 

Expand  Thy  quickening  wing. 
And  o'er  a  dark  and  ruined  world, 
Let  light  and  order  spring. 

4  All  oil  the  earth,  arise. 

To  God  the  Saviour  sing. 
From  shore  to  shore,  from  earth  to  heaven, 
Let  echoing  anthems  ring 

32  Address  to  the  Trinity.  L.  M. 

FATHER  of  all,  whose  love  profound 
A  ransom  for  our  souls  hath  found. 
Before  Thy  throne  we  sinners  bend ; 
To  us  Thy  pardoning  love  extend. 

2  Almighty  Son,  incarnate  Word, 

Our  Prophet,  Priest,  Redeemer,  Lord, 
Before  Thy  throne  we  sinners  bend; 
To  us  Thy  saving  grace  extend. 


THE    TRINITY.  191 

3  Eternal  Spirit,  by  whose  breatli 

The  soul  is  raised  from  siii  and  death, 
Before  Thy  throne  we  sinners  bend ; 
To  us  Thy  quickening  power  extend. 

4  Jehovah !  Father,  Spirit,  Son, 
Mysterious  Godhead,  Three  in  One! 
Before  Thy  throne  we  sinners  bend ; 
Grace,  pardon,  life,  to  us  extend. 

33  The  Trinity.  L.  M. 

THERE  is  one  God,  and  only  one. 
No  rivals  can  His  essence  share : 
He  is  Jehovah,  He  alone. 

And  with  the  Lord,  none  can  compare. 

2  Angels  and  men  may  strive  to  raise. 

Harmonious,  their  adoring  songs ; 
But  who  can  fully  speak  His  j)raise. 
From  human  or  angelic  tongues? 

3  Yet  would  I  lift  my  trembling  voice. 

The  eternal  Three  in  One  to  sing ; 
And  mingling  faith,  while  I  rejoice. 
My  humble,  grateful  tribute  bring. 

4  All  glory  to  the  eternal  Three, 

The  sacred,  undivided  One : 
To  Father,  Son,  and  Spirit  be 

Co-equal  praise  and  honours  done. 

34  The   Trinity.  Ts. 

HOLY  Father,  hear  our  cry. 
Holy  Saviour,  bend  Thine  ear, 
Holy  Spirit,  come  Thou  nigh ; — 
Father,  Saviour,  Spirit,  hear. 

2  Father,  save  us  from  our  sin. 
Saviour,  we  Thy  mercy  crave, 
Gracious  Spirit,  make  us  clean  ; — 
Father,  Son,  and  Spirit,  save. 


192  THE    SAVIOUR. 

3  Fatlier,  let  us  taste  Thy  love, 

Saviour,  fill  our  souls  with  peace, 
Spirit,  come  our  hearts  to  move ; — 
Father,  Son,  and  Spirit,  bless. 

4  Father,  Son,  and  Spirit,  Thou 

One  Jehovah,  shed  abroad 
All  Thy  grace  within  us  now ; 
Be  our  Father,  and  our  God. 

35  Praise  to  the  Trinity.  S.  M. 

TO  God  the  only  wise. 
Who  keeps  us  by  His  word. 
Be  glory  now  and  evermore. 
Through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 

2  Hosanna  to  the  Word, 

Who  from  the  Father  came ; 
Ascribe  salvation  to  the  Lord, 
And  ever  bless  His  name. 

3  The  grace  of  Christ  our  Lord, 

The  Father's  boundless  love. 
The  Spirit's  blest  communion  too, 
Be  with  us  from  above. 

THE  SAVIOUR. 

PERSON  AND  CHARACTER. 

36  GrOD  Reconciled  in  Christ.  C.  M. 

DEAREST  of  all  the  names  above, 
My  Jesus  and  my  God, 
Who  can  resist  Thy  heavenly  love. 
Or  trifle  with  Thy  blood  ? 

2  'Tis  by  the  merits  of  Thy  death 
The  Father  smiles  again  ; 
'Tis  by  Thine  interceding  breath 
The  Spirit  dwells  with  men. 


PEKSOX   AND    CHARACTER.  VJ3 

3  Till  God  in  liiiman  flesh  I  see, 

Mv  thoiidits  no  comfort  find ; 
The  holy,  just  and  sacred  Three 
Are  terrors  to  my  mind. 

4  But  if  Immanuel's  ftice  appear, 

My  hope,  my  joy  begins; 
His  name  forbids  my  slavish  fear, 
His  grace  removes  my  sins. 

5  While  Jews  on  their  own  law  rely, 

And  Greeks  of  wisdom  boast, 
I  love  the  incarnate  mystery. 
And  there  I  fix  my  trust. 

37  IXCARXATION  OF  THE  SoN  OF  GoD. 

("i  OD  with  us  !  O  glorious  name  ! 
T  Let  it  shine  in  endless  fame  : 
God  and  man  in  Christ  unite; 
O  mysterious  depth  and  height ! 

2  God  with  us !  the  eternal  Son 
Took  our  soul,  our  flesh,  and  bone : 
Now,  ye  saints.  His  grace  admire, 
Swell  the  song  with  holy  fire. 

3  God  with  us !  but  tainted  not 
With  the  first  transgressor's  blot ; 
Yet  did -He  our  sins  sustain, 
Bear  the  guilt,  the  curse,  the  pain. 

4  God  with  us !  O  wondrous  grace ! 
Let  us  see  Him  face  to  face : 
That  we  may  Immanuel  sing, 
As  we  ought,  our  God  and  King. 

38  The  Deity  akd  Glory  of  Christ.    8s  &  Ts, 

LORD  of  every  land  and  nation, 
Ancient  of  eternal  days, 
Sounded  through  the  wide  Creation, 
Be  Thy  just  and  awful  praise. 

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194  THE    SAVIOUR. 

2  For  the  grandeur  of  Thy  nature, 

Grand  beyond  a  seraph's  thought ; 
For  created  works  of  power, 

Works  with  skill  and  kindness  wrought. 

3  For  Thy  providence  that  governs 

Through  Thine  empire's  wide  domain ; 
Wings  an  angel,  guides  a  sparrow ; 
Blessed  be  Thy  gentle  reign. 

4  But  Thy  rich,  Thy  free  redemption, 

Dark  through  brightness  all  along ; 
Thought  is  poor,  and  poor  expression : 
Who  can  sing  that  awful  song  ? 

5  Brightness  of  the  Father's  glory, 

Shall  Thy  praise  unuttered  lie  ? 

Fly,  my  tongue,  such  guilty  silence ; 

Sing  the  Lord,  who  came  to  die. 

6  Did  the  angels  sing  Thy  coming  ? 

Did  the  shepherds  learn  their  lays? 
Shame  would  cover  me  ungrateful, 
Should  my  tongue  refuse  to  praise. 

7  From  the  highest  throne  in  glory  ! 

To  the  cross  of  deepest  woe ! 
All  to  ransom  guilty  captives ! 
Flow,  my  praise,  for  ever  flow. 

8  Go,  return,  immortal  Saviour, 

Leave  Thy  footstool,  take  Thy  throne; 
.  Thence  return,  and  reign  for  ever ; 
Be  the  kingdom  all  Thy  own. 

39  Behold  the  Man.  L.  M. 

BEHOLD  the  Man  !  how  glorious  He  ! 
Before  his  foes  He  stands  unawed; 
And,  without  wrong  or  blasphemy, 
ELe  claims  equality  with  God. 


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PERSON   AND   CHARACTER.  195 

2  Behold  the  Man  !  by  all  condemned ; 

Assaulted  by  a  host  of  foes  ; 
His  person  and  His  claims  contemned, 
A  man  of  sufferings  and  of  woes. 

3  Behold  the  Man  !  He  stands  alone, 

His  foes  are  ready  to  devour ; 
Not  one  of  all  His  friends  will  own 
Their  ]\ Easter  in  this  trying  hour. 

4  Behold  the  Man  !  He  knew  no  sin, 

Yet  justice  smites  Him  with  her  sword ; 
He  bears  the  stroke  that  else  had  been 
The  sinner's  portion  from  the  Lord. 

5  Behold  the  Man !  so  weak  He  seems^ 

His  awful  word  inspires  no  fear ; 
But  soon  must  He,  who  now  blasphemes. 
Before  His  judgment-seat  aj^pear. 

6  Behold  the  Man  !  though  scorned  below. 

He  bears  the  greatest  name  above ; 
The  angels  at  His  footstool  bow. 
And  all  His  royal  claims  approve. 

40  Character  of  the  Kedeemer.     L.  C.  M. 

0!  COULD  I  speak  the  matchless  worth, 
O !  could  I  sound  the  glories  forth. 
Which  in  my  Saviour  shine; 
I  'd  soar  and  touch  the  heavenly  strings. 
And  vie  with  Gabriel,  while  he  sings 
In  notes  almost  divine. 

2  I  'd  sing  the  precious  blood  He  spilt, 
My  ransom  from  the  dreadful  guilt 

Of  sin  and  wrath  divine : 
I  'a  sing  His  glorious  righteousness, 
In  which  all-})erfect,  heavenly  dress 

My  soul  shall  ever  shine. 


196  THE   SAVIOUK. 

3  I  'd  sing  the  characters  He  bears, 
And  all  the  forms  of  love  He  wears, 

Exalted  on  His  throne ; 
In  loftiest  songs  of  sweetest  praise, 
I  .would  to  everlasting  days 

Make  all  His  glories  known. 

4  Soon  the  delightful  day  will  come, 
When  my  dear  Lord  will  call  me  home, 

And  I  shall  see  His  face : 
Then,  with  my  Saviour,  Brother,  Friend, 
A  blest  eternity  I  '11  spend. 

Triumphant  in  His  grace^ 

41  Christ  the  Desire  of  all  Nations.     8s  &  7s. 

COME,  Thou  long  expected  Jesus, 
Born  to  set  Thy  people  free ; 
From  our  fears  and  sins  release  us. 

Let  us  find  our  rest  in  Thee : 
Israel's  Strength  and  Consolation, 

Hope  of  all  the  saints  Thou  art ; 
Dear  Desire  of  every  nation, 
Joy  of  every  longing  heart. 

2  Born,  Thy  people  to  deliver  ; 

Born  a  child,  and  yet  a  King ; 
Born  to  reign  in  us  for  ever, 

Now  Thy  precious  kingdom  bring : 
By  Thine  own  eternal  Spirit, 

Bule  in  all  our  hearts  alone ; 
By  Thine  all-sufficient  merit, 

Raise  us  to  Thy  glorious  throne. 

42  Constancy  of  Christ's  Love.  7s. 

HABK,  my  soul,  it  is  the  Lord ; 
T  is  Thy  Saviour,  hear  His  word ; 
Jesus  speaks,  and  speaks  to  thee : 
^'  Say,  poor  sinner,  lovest  thou  Me  ? 


PEESON   AND    CHARACTER.  197 

2  "  I  delivered  thee  when  bound, 

And,  when  wounded,  healed  thy  Avound ; 
Sought  thee  wandering,  set  thee  right, 
Turned  thy  darkness  into  light. 

o  "  Can  a  woman's  tender  care 
Cease  toward  the  child  she  bare  ? 
Yes,  she  may  forgetful  be, 
Yet  will  I  remember  thee. 

4  "  Mine  is  an  unchanging  love, 
Higher  than  the  heights  above ; 
Deeper  than  the  depths  beneath. 
Free  and  faithful,  strong  as  death. 

5  "  Thou  shalt  see  My  glory  soon. 
When  the  work  of  grace  is  done ; 
Partner  of  My  throne  shalt  be ; 
Say,  poor  sinner,  lovest  thou  Me  ?" 

G  Lord,  it  is  my  chief  complaint. 
That  my  love  is  weak  and  faint : 
Yet  I  love  Thee  and  adore  ; 
O  for  grace  to  love  Thee  more. 

43  Condescension  of  Christ.  C.  M. 

THE  Saviour !  O  what  endless  charms 
Dwell  in  the  blissful  sound ! 
Its  influence  every  fear  disarms. 
And  spreads  sweet  comfort  round. 

2  Here  pardon,  life,  and  joys  divine, 

In  rich  effusion  flow% 
For  guilty  rebels  lost  in  sin. 
And  doomed  to  endless  woe. 

3  The  almighty  Former  of  the  skies 

Stooped  to  our  vile  abode ; 
"While  angels  viewed  with  wondering  eyes, 
And  hailed  the  incarnate  God. 

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198  THE   SAYIOUE. 

4  O !  the  rich  depths  of  love  divine ! 

Of  bliss  a  boundless  store ! 
Dear  Saviour,  let  nie  call  Thee  mine ; 
I  cannot  wish  for  more. 

5  On  Thee  alone  my  hope  relies, 

Beneath  Thy  cross  I  fall ; 
My  Lord,  my  Life,  my  Sacrifice, 
My  Saviour,  and  my  All ! 

44      Condescension  and  Love  of  Christ.     H.  M. 

COME,  every  pious  heart. 
That  loves  the  Saviour's  name, 
Your  noblest  powers  exert. 

To  celebrate  His  fame : 
Tell  all  above,  and  all  below. 
The  debt  of  love  to  Him  you  owe. 

2  Such  was  His  zeal  for  God, 

And  such  His  love  for  you. 
He  freely  undertook 

What  angels  could  not  do : 
His  mighty  deeds  of  love  and  grace. 
All  words  exceed,  and  thoughts  surpass. 

3  He  left  His  starry  crown. 

And  laid  His  robes  aside ; 
On  wings  of  love  came  down. 

And  wept,  and  bled,  and  died : 
What  He  endured  O !  who  can  tell. 
To  save  our  souls  from  death  and  hell ! 

4  From  the  dark  grave  He  rose, 

The  mansions  of  the  dead; 
And  thence  His  mighty  foes. 

In  glorious  triumph  led : 
Up  through  the  sky  the  Conqueror  rode, 
And  reigns. on  high,  the  Saviour  God. 

5  Jesus,  we  ne  'er  can  pay 

The  debt  we  owe  Thy  love, 


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PEESON   AND   CHARACTER.  199 

Yet  tell  us  how  we  may, 

Our  gratitude  approve : 
Our  hearts,  our  all,  to  Thee  we  give ; 
The  gift,  though  small.  Thou  wilt  receive. 

45  Glory  and  Grace  in  the  person  of    L.  M. 

Christ. 

ly^OW  to  the  Lord  a  noble  song ; 

ly    AAvake,  my  soul,  awake,  my  tongue  ; 

Hosanna  to  the  Eternal  Name, 

And  all  His  boundless  love  proclaim. 

2  See  where  it  shines  in  Jesus'  face. 
The  briohtest  imaoe  of  His  2:race ; 
God,  in  the  person  of  His  Son, 
Has  all  His  mightiest  works  outdone. 

3  The  spacious  earth,  and  spreading  flood, 
Proclaim  the  wise  and  powerful  God ; 
And  Thy  rich  glories  from  afar. 
Sparkle  in  every  rolling  star. 

4  But  in  His  looks  a  glory  stands. 
The  noblest  labour  of  Thine  hands ; 
The  pleasing  lustre  of  His  eyes 
Outshines  the  wonders  of  the  skies. 

5  Grace  !  'tis  a  sweet,  a  charming  theme  ; 
My  thoughts  rejoice  at  Jesus'  name ; 
Ye  angels,  dwell  upon  the  sound ; 

Ye  heavens,  reflect  it  to  the  ground. 

6  O !  may  I  live  to  reach  the  place 
Where  He  unveils  His  lovely  face ! 
Where  all  His  beauties  you  behold. 
And  sing  His  name  to  harps  of  gold 

46  Titles  of  Christ.  H.  M. 

JESUS,  my  great  High-Priest, 
Offered  His  blood  and  died ; 
My  guilty  conscience  seeks 
No  sacrifice  beside. 


200  THE   SAVIOUR. 

His  powerful  blood  did  once  atone ; 
And  now  it  pleads  before  the  throne. 

2  To  this  dear  Surety's  hand 

Will  I  commit  my  cause ; 
He  answ^ers  and  fulfils 

His  Father's  broken  laws. 
Behold  my  soul  at  freedom  set ; 
My  Surety  paid  the  dreadful  debt. 

3  My  Advocate  appears 

For  my  defence  on  high ; 
The  Father  bows  His  ears, 

And  lays  His  thunder  by. 
Not  all  that  hell  or  sin  can  say, 
Shall  turn  His  heart.  His  love  away. 

4  My  great  and  glorious  Lord, 

My  Conqueror  and  my  King, 
Thy  sceptre  and  Thy  sword. 

Thy  reigning  grace  I  sing. 
Thine  is  the  power ;  behold  I  sit 
In  willing  bonds  beneath  Thy  feet. 

47  Christ  the  Eock  op  Ages.  7s. 

ROCK  of  ages,  cleft  for  me, 
Let  me  hide  myself  in  Thee, 
Let  the  water  and  the  blood. 
From  Thy- wounded  side  which  flowed, 
Be  of  sin  the  double  cure ; 
Cleanse  me  from  its  guilt  and  power. 

2  Not  the  labour  of  my  hands 
Can  fulfil  the  law's  demands ; 
Could  my  zeal  no  respite  know, 
Could  my  tears  for  ever  flow. 
All  for  sin  could  not  atone, 
Thou  must  save,  and  Thou  alone. 

3  Nothing  in  my  hand  I  bring, 
Simply  to  Thy  cross  I  cling ; 


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PERSON   AND    CHARACTER.  201 

Naked,  come  to  Thee  for  dress, 
Helpless,  look  to  Thee  for  grace ; 
Yile,  I  to  the  fountain  fly, 
Wash  me.  Saviour,  or  I  die. 

4  While  I  draw  this  fleeting  breath. 
When  my  heart-strings  break  in  death, 
When  I  soar  to  worlds  unknown, 
See  Thee  on  Thy  judgment-throne, 
Rock  of  ages,  cleft  for  me. 
Let  me  hide  myself  in  Thee. 

48  Christ  the  Friend  of  Sinners.     8s  &  7s. 

OXE  there  is,  above  all  others 
Well  deserves  the  name  of  Friend ; 
His  is  love  beyond  a  brother's, 
Costly,  free,  and  knows  no  end. 

2  Which  of  all  our  friends,  to  save  us. 

Could  or  would  have  shed  his  blood  ? 
But  this  Saviour  died  to  have  us 
Reconciled  in  Him  to  God. 

3  When  He  lived  on  earth  abased. 

Friend  of  sinners  was  His  name ; 
Now  above  all  glory  raised. 
He  rejoices  in  the  same. 

4  O !  for  grace  our  hearts  to  soften ; 

Teacli  us.  Lord,  at  length  to  love ; 
We,  alas  !  forget  too  often. 

What  a  Friend  we  have  above. 

49  Jesus  the  only  Saviour.  L.  M. 

JESUS,  the  spring  of  joys  divine. 
Whence  all  our  hopes  and  comforts  flow; 
Jesus,  no  other  name,  but  Thine, 
Can  save  us  from  eternal  woe. 


202  THE    SAVIOUE.       • 

2  In  irain  would  boasting  reason  find 

The  way  to  happiness  and  God ; 
Her  weak  directions  leave  the  mind 
Bewildered  in  a  dubious  road. 

3  'No  other  name  will  heaven  apjorove ; 

Thou  art  the  true,  the  living  way 
Ordained  by  everlasting  love, 

To  the  bright  realms  of  endless  day. 

4  Safe  lead  us  through  this  world  of  night, 

And  bring  us  to  the  blissful  plains. 
The  regions  of  unclouded  light. 
Where  perfect  joy  for  ever  reigns. 

50  Christ  the  Way.  L.  M. 

JESUS,  my  all,  to  heaven  is  gone, 
He,  whom  I  fi:si  my  hoj)es  upon ; 
His  track  I  see,  and  I  '11  pursue 
The  narrow  way  till  Him  I  view. 

2  The  way  the  holy  prophets  went. 
The  road  that  leads  from  banishment, 
The  King's  highway  of  holiness 

I  '11  go,  for  all  His  paths  are  peace. 

3  This  is  the  way  I  long  have  sought, 
And  mourned  because  I  found  it  not ; 
My  grief  and  burden  long  have  been. 
Because  I  could  not  cease  from  sin. 

4  The  more  I  strove  against  its  power, 
I  sinned  and  stumbled  but  the  more, 
Till  late  I  heard  my  Saviour  say, 

*'  Come  hither,  soul,  I  am  the  way !" 

5  Lo !  glad  I  come,  and  Thou,  blest  Lamb, 
Shalt  take  me  to  Thee  as  I  am : 
Nothing  but  sin  I  Thee  can  give. 
Nothing  but  love  shall  I  receive. 


PEKSON   AND    CHARACTER.  203 

6  Then  will  I  tell  to  sinners  round, 
What  a  dear  Saviour  I  have  found  ; 

I  '11  point  to  Thy  redeeming  blood, 
And  say,  "  Behold  the  way  to  God !" 

51  Christ  the  Priest,  King,  and  Judge.     L.  M. 
ATOW  to  the  Lord  that  makes  us  know 

I I  The  wonders  of  His  dying  love, 
Be  humble  honours  paid  below. 

And  strains  of  nobler  praise  above. 

2  'Tvvas  He  that  cleansed  our  foulest  sins, 
And  washed  us  in  His  richest  blood ; 
'Tis  He  that  makes  us  priests  and  kings, 
And  brings  us  rebels  near  to  God. 

o  To  Jesus,  our  atoning  Priest, 
To  Jesus,  our  exalted  King, 
Be  everlasting  power  confessed. 
And  every  tongue  His  glory  sing. 

4  Behold,  on  flying  clouds  He  comes. 

And  every  eye  shall  see  Him  move ; 
Though  with  our  sins  we  pierced  Him  once, 
Still  He  displays  His  pardoning  love. 

5  The  unbelieving  world  shall  wail, 

While  we  rejoice  to  see  the  day; 

Come,  Lord,  nor  let  Thy  promise  fail, 

Nor  let  Thy  chariots  long  delay. 

52  Christ  our  Wisdom  and  Righteousness.   L.  M. 

BL^RIED  in  shadows  of  the  night. 
We  lie  till  Christ  restores  the  light ; 
Wisdom  descends  to  heal  the  blind. 
And  chase  the  darkness  of  the  mind. 

2  Our  guilty  souls  are  drowned  in  tears, 
Till  His  atoning  blood  appears : 
Then  we  awake  from  deep  distress, 
And  sing,  "  The  Lord  our  righteousness." 


204  THE   SAVIOUR. 

3  Poor  heljDless  worms  in  Thee  possess 
Grace,  wisdom,  power,  and  righteousness; 
Thou  art  our  mighty  all,  and  we 
Give  our  whole  selves,  O  Lord,  to  Thee. 

53  Christ  our  AVisdom  axd  Righteousness.    S.  M. 

HOW  heavy  isthe  night 
That  hangs  upon  our  eyes. 
Till  Christ,  with  His  reviving  light, 
Over  oar  souls  arise ! 

2  Our  guilty  spirits  dread 

To  meet  the  wrath  of  heaven; 
But,  in  His  righteousness  arrayed, 
We  see  our  sins  forgiven. 

3  Unholy  and  impure 

Are  all  our  thoughts  and  ways ; 
His  hands  infected  nature  cure 
With  sanctifying  grace. 

4  The  powers  of  hell  agree 

To  hold  our  souls  in  vain ; 
He  sets  the  sons  of  bondage  free, 
And  breaks  the  accursed  chain. 

5  Lord,  we  adore  Thy  ways. 

To  bring  us  near  to  God ; 
Thy  sovereign  power,  Thy  healing  grace, 
And  Thy  atoning  blood. 

54  Christ  a  Saviour.  L.  M. 
V[OT  to  condemn  the  sons  of  men 

ll    Did  Christ,  the  Son  of  God,  appear: 
No  weapons  in  His  hands  are  seen. 
No  flaming  sword  nor  thunder  there. 

2  Such  was  the  pity  of  our  God, 

He  loved  the  race  of  men  so  well, 
He  sent  His  Son  to  bear  our  load 

Of  sins,  and  save  our  souls  from  hell. 


PERSON    AND    CHARACTER.  205 

3  Sinners,  believe  the  Saviour's  word, 
Trust  in  ITis  miglity  name  and  live ; 
A  thousand  joys  His  lij^s  afford. 

His  hands  a  thousand  blessings  give. 

55  Efficacy  of  the  Blood  of  Christ.     C.  M. 

JESUS,  in  Thee  our  eyes  behold 
A  thousand  glories  more. 
Than  the  rich  gems  and  polished  gold 
The  sons  of  Aaron  wore. 

2  Once,  in  the  circuit  of  a  year, 

With  blood,  but  not  his  own, 
Aaron  within  the  veil  appears 
Before  the  golden  throne. 

3  But  Christ,  by  His  own  powerful  blood, 

Ascends  above  the  skies  ; 
And,  in  the  presence  of  our  God, 
Shows  His  own  sacrifice. 

4  Jesus,  the  King  of  glory,  reigns 

On  Sion's  heavenly  hill; 
Looks  like  a  Lamb  that  has  been  slain. 
And  wears  His  j)riesthood  still. 

5  He  ever  lives  to  intercede 

Before  His  Father's  face ; 
Give  Him,  my  soul,  thy  cause  to  plead, 
Xor  doubt  the  Father's  grace. 

56  CnitiST  THE  Prophet  and  Shepherd.  H.  M. 

JOTS  all  the  glorious  names 
Of  wisdom,  love,  and  power, 
That  ever  mortals  knew. 
That  angels  ever  bore ; 
All  are  too  mean  to  speak  His  worth. 
Too  mean  to  set  my  Saviour  forth. 

2  But  O I  what  gentle  terms, 
What  condescending  ways, 

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206  THE    SAVIOUR. 

Doth  our  Redeemer  use, 

To  teach  His  heavenly  grace ! 
My  eyes  with  joy  and  wonder  see, 
What  forms  of  love  He  bears  for  me. 

3  Arrayed  in  mortal  flesh. 

He  like  an  angel  stands. 
And  holds  the  promises, 

And  pardons  in  His  hands ; 
Commissioned  from  His  Father's  throne, 
To  make  His  grace  to  mortals  known. 

4  Great  Prophet  of  my  God, 

My  tongue  would  bless  Thy  name : 
By  Thee  the  joyful  news 

Of  our  salvation  came ; 
The  joyful  news  of  sins  forgiven. 
Of  hell  subdued,  and  peace  with  heaven. 

5  Be  Thou  my  Counsellor, 

My  Pattern  and  my  Guid^ : 
And  through  this  desert  land. 
Still  keep  me  near  Thy  side ; 

0  !  let  my  feet  ne'er  run  astray, 
Nor  rove,  nor  seek  the  crooked  way. 

6  I  love  my  Shepherd's  voice ; 

His  watchful  eyes  shall  keep 
My  wandering  soul  among 

The  thousands  of  His  sheejD  : 
He  feeds  His  flock.  He  calls  their  names, 
His  bosom  bears  the  tender  lambs. 

57  Christ  our  Guide.  8s,  7s,  &  4s. 

GUIDE  me,  O  Thou  great  Jehovah, 
Pilgrim  through  this  barren  land ; 

1  am  weak,  but  Thou  art  mighty, 

Hold  me  with  Thy  powerful  hand : 

Bread  of  heaven. 
Feed  me,  till  I  want  no  more. 


PEESON    AND    CHARACTER.  207 

2  Open  now  the  crystal  fountain, 

AVlienee  the  healing  streams  do  flow ; 
Let  the  fiery,  cloudy  pillar 

Lead  me  all  my  journey  through; 

Strong  Deliverer, 
Be  Thou  still  my  strength  and  shield. 

3  When  I  tread  the  verge  of  Jordan, 

Bid  my  anxioiLS  fears  suhside : 
Death  of  death  and  hell's  destruction, 
Land  me  safe  on  Canaan's  side : 

Songs  of  praises 
I  will  ever  give  to  Thee. 

58  Christ  the  Shepherd.  C.  M. 

FATHER  of  peace  and  God  of  love, 
We  own  Thy  power  to  save ; 
That  power  by  which  our  Shepherd  rose 
Victorious  o'er  the  grave. 

2  We  triumph  in  that  Shepherd's  name. 

Still  watchful  for  our  good, 
Who  brought  the  eternal  covenant  down, 
And  sealed  it  with  His  blood. 

3  So  may  Thy  Spirit  seal  my  soul. 

And  mould  it  to  Thy  w411 ; 
That  my  fond  heart  no  more  may  stray, 
But  keep  Thy  covenant  still. 

4  Still  may  we  gain  superior  strength. 

And  press  with  vigour  on. 
Till  full  perfection  crown  our  hopes. 
And  fix  us  near  Thy  throne. 

59  Christ  our  Strength.  L.  M. 

LET  me  but  hear  my  Saviour  say, 
"  Strength  shall  be  equal  to  thy  day ;" 
Then  I  rejoice  in  deep  distress. 
Leaning  on  all-sufficient  grace. 


208  THE    SAVIOUR. 

2  I  glory  in  infirmity, 

That  Christ's  own  power  may  rest  on  me ; 
When  I  am  weak,  then  am  I  strong, 
Grace  is  my  shield,  and  Christ  my  song. 

3  I  can  do  all  things,  or  can  bear 

All  sufferings,  if  my  Lord  be  there ; 
Sweet  pleasures  mingle  with  the  pains, 
While  His  own  hand  my  head  sustains. 

60  Christ  the  Hope  of  the  Dis-      L.  P.  M. 

CONSOLATE. 

WHEN  gathering  clouds  around  I  view. 
And  days  are  dark,  and  friends  are  few, 
On  Him  I  lean,  who,  not  in  vain, 
Experienced  every  human  pain ; 
He  sees  my  wants,  allays  my  fears. 
And  counts  and  treasures  up  my  tears. 

2  If  aught  should  tempt  my  soul  to  stray    , 
From  heavenly  virtue's  narrow  way, 

To  fly  the  good  I  would  pursue. 

Or  do  the  sin  I  would  not  do ; 

Still  He  who  felt  temptation's  power. 

Shall  guard  me  in  that  dangerous  hour. 

3  When  vexing  thoughts  within  me  rise. 
And  sore  dismayed  my  spirit  dies. 
Yet  He,  who  once  vouchsafed  to  bear 
The  sickening  anguish  of  despair. 
Shall  sweetly  soothe,  shall  gently  dry. 
The  throbbing  heart,  the  streaming  eye. 

4  When,  sorrowing,  o'er  some  stone  I  bend. 
Which  covers  all  that  was  a  friend. 
And  from  his  voice,  his  hand,  his  smile, 
Divides  me  for  a  little  while. 

Thou,  Saviour,  seest  the  tears  I  shed. 
For  Thou  didst  weep  o'er  Lazarus  dead. 


PERSON    AND    CHARACTER.  209 

5  And  O  when  I  have  safely  passed 
Through  every  conflict  but  the  last, 
Still,  still  unchanging,  watch  beside 
My  painful  bed,  for  Thou  hast  died : 
Then  point  to  realms  of  cloudless  day, 
And  wipe  the  latest  tear  away. 

61  Christ  the  Way,  Truth,  and  Life.      C.  i\l . 

THOU  art  the  way, — to  Thee  alone 
From  sin  and  death  we  flee ; 
And  he,  wdio  would  the  Father  seek, 
Must  seek  Him,  Lord,  in  Thee. 

2  Thou  art  the  truth, — Thy  word  alone 

True  wisdom  can  impart ; 
Thou  only  canst  instruct  the  mind. 
And  purify  the  heart. 

3  Thou  art  the  life, — the  rending  tomb 

Proclaims  Thy  conquering  arm ; 
And  those,  who  put  their  trust  in  Thee, 
Nor  death  nor  hell  shall  harm. 

4  Thou  art  the  way,  the  truth,  the  life ; — 

Grant  us  to  know  that  way. 
That  truth  to  keep,  that  life  to  win, 
Which  lead  to  endless  day 

62  Christ  our  Hiding-Place.  C.  M. 

THOU  art  my  hiding-place,  O  Lord, — 
In  Thee  I  put  my  trust. 
Encouraged  by  Thy  holy  word, 
A  feeble  child  of  dust. 

2  I  have  no  argument  beside, 
I  urge  no  other  jolea : 
And  'tis  enough  the  Saviour  died, 
The  Saviour  died  for  me. 

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210  THE    SAVIOUK. 

3  And  when  Thine  awful  voice  commands 

This  body  to  decay, 
And  life,  in  its  last  ling'ring  sands, 
Is  ebbing  fast  away, — 

4  Then,  though  it  be  in  accents  weak ; 

My  voice  shall  call  on  Thee, 
And  ask  for  strength  in  death  to  sjaeak, 
"  My  Saviour  died  for  me." 

63  Glory  of  Christ.  C.  M. 

MAJESTIC  sweetness  sits  enthroned 
Upon  the  Saviour's  brow  ; 
His  head  with  radiant  glories  crowned, 
His  lips  with  grace  o'erflow. 

2  No  mortal  can  with  Him  compare 

Among  the  sons  of  men ; 
Fairer  is  He  than  all  the  fair, 
Who  fill  the  heavenly  train. 

3  He  saw  me  plunged  in  deep  distress, 

And  flew  to  my  relief; 
For  me  He  bore  the  shameful  cross, 
And  carried  all  my  grief. 

4  To  Him  I  owe  my  life  and  breath. 

And  all  the  joys  I  have ; 
He  makes  me  triumph  over  death. 
And  saves  me  from  the  grave. 

5  To  heaven,  the  place  of  His  abode, 

He  brings  my  weary  feet, 
Shows  me  the  glories  of  my  God, 
And  makes  my  joys  complete. 

6  Since  from  His  bounty  I  receive 

Such  j)roofs  of  love  divine. 
Had  I  a  thousand  hearts  to  give. 
Lord,  they  should  all  be  Thine. 


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PERSON   AND    CHARACTER.  211 

64  Christ  our  Substitute.  10s,  lis. 

ALL  ye  who  pass  by, 
To  Jesus  draw  nigh ; 
To  you  is  it  nothing  that  Jesus  should  die  ? 
Our  ransom  and  peace, 
Our  surety  He  is  : 
Come,  see  if  there  ever  was  sorrow  like  His. 

2  The  Lord  in  the  day 
Of  His  anger  did  lay 

Our  sins  on  the  Lamb,  and  He  bore  them  away : 

He  died  to  atone 

For  guilt  not  His  own : 
The  Father  afflicted  for  you  His  dear  Son. 

3  For-  sinners  like  me 
He  died  on  the  tree ; 

His  death  is  accepted ;  the  sinner  goes  free ; 

My  pardon  I  claim ; 

A  sinner  I  am, 
A  sinner  believing  in  Jesus'  dear  name. 

4  He  purchased  the  grace 
That  now  I  embrace ; 

O  Father  !  Thou  knowest  He  died  in  my  place : 

His  death  is  my  plea. 

My  Advocate  see,  [me. 

And  hear  the  blood  speak  that  has  answered  for 

5  With  joy  we  approve 
The  plan  of  His  love, 

A  wonder  to  all,  both  below  and  above ; 

When  time  is  no  more. 

We  still  shall  adore 
That  ocean  of  love  without  bottom  or  shore. 

65  Chrlst's  Meekness.  L.  M. 

HOW  beauteous  were  the  marks  divine 
Tliat  in  Thy  meekness  seen  to  shine. 
Did  light  Thy  lonely  pathway,  trod 
In  wondrous  love,  O  Son  of  God ! 


212  THE   SAVIOUR. 

2  Oh  I  who  like  Thee  so  humbly  bore 
The  scorn,  the  scoffs  of  men,  before  ? 
So  meek,  forgiving.  Godlike,  high, 
So  glorious  in  humility  ? 

3  E'en  death,  which  sets  the  prisoner  free, 
Was  pang,  and  scorn,  and  scoff  to  Thee ; 
Yet  love  through  all  Thy  torture  glowed. 
And  mercy  with  Thy  life-blood  flowed. 

4  Oh  !  in  Thy  light  be  mine  to  go. 
Illuming  all  my  way  of  woe  ! 
And  give  me  ever  on  the  road 

To  trace  Thy  footsteps.  Son  of  God. 

66  Christ  our  Teacher.  L.  M. 

HOW  sweetly  flowed  the  gospel's  sound 
From  lips  of  gentleness  and  grace, 
When  list'ning  thousands  gather'd  round. 
And  joy  and  rev'rence  filled  the  place. 

2  From  heav'n  He  came — of  heav'n  He  spoke, 
To  heav'n  He  led  His  follow-ers'  way; 
Dark  clouds  of  gloomy  night  He  broke, 
Unveiling  an  immortal  day. 

8  "  Come,  wanderers,  to  My  Father's  home, 
Come,  all  ye  weary  ones,  and  rest !" 
Yes !  sacred  Teacher — we  will  come — 
Obey  Thee, — love  Thee,  and  be  blest ! 

67  Jesus,  lead  Me  !  S.  M. 

OTHOU  who  would'st  not  have 
One  wretched  sinner  die ; 
Who  died'st  Thyself,  my  soul  to  save 
From  endless  misery ! 

2  Show  me  the  way  to  shun 

Thy  dreadful  wrath  severe ; 
That  when  Thou  comest  on  Thy  throne, 
I  may  with  joy  appear. 


ADVENT.  213 

3  Thou  art  Thyself  the  way, 

Thyself  iu  me  reveal ; 
So  shall  I  spend  my  life's  short  day 
Obedient  to  Thy  will. 

4  So  shall  I  love  my  God, 

Because  He  first  loved  me ; 
And  praise  Thee  in  Thy  bright  abode 
To  all  eternity. 

ADVENT. 
68  Nativity  of  Christ.  C.  M. 

WHILE  shepherds  watched  their  flocks  by 
night, 
All  seated  on  the  ground, 
The  angel  of  the  Lord  came  down, 
And  glory  shone  around. 

2  "  Fear  not,"  said  he,  for  migkty  dread 

Had  seized  their  troubled  mind ; 
"  Glad  tidings  of  great  joy  I  bring 
To  you  and  all  mankind. 

3  "  To  you,  in  David's  town,  this  day, 

Is  born  of  David's  line, 
The  Saviour,  who  is  Christ  the  Lord ; 
And  this  shall  be  the  sign ; 

4  "  The  heavenlv  Babe  vou  there  shall  find, 

To  human  view  displayed, 
All  meanly  wrapped  in  swaddling  bands, 
And  in  a  manger  laid." 

5  Thus  spake  the  seraph,  and  forthwith 

Appeared  a  shining  throng 
Of  angels,  praising  God,  who  thus 
Addressed  their  joyful  song  ; 

6  "  All  glory  be  to  God  on  high, 

And  to  the  earth  be  peace ; 
Good  will,  henceforth,  from  heaven  to  men, 
Begin  and  never  cease." 


214  THE    SAVIOUR. 

69  BlETH    OF    ChEIST.  lOs  &  lls. 

HAIL  the  blest  morn  !  see  the  great  Mediator 
Down  from  the  regions  of  glory  descend ; 
Shepherds  go  worship  the  Babe  in  the  manger, 
Lo  !  for  His  guard,  the  bright  angels  attend. 

2  Bright  in  the  East,  lo!  the  sun  of  the  morning 

Dawns  on  our  darkness,  and  lends  us  his  aid  ; 
While  his  pure  light,  the  horizon  adorning. 
Guides  where  our  infant  Redeemer  is  laid. 

3  Cold  in  His  cradle  the  dew  drops  are  shining. 

Low  lies  His  head  with  the  beasts  of  the  stall, 
Angels  adore  Him  in  slumber  reclining. 
Maker,  and  Monarch  and  Saviour  of  all. 

4  Say,  shall  we  yield  Him,  in  costly  devotion, 

Odours  of  Edom,  and  offerings  divine  ? 
Gems  of  the  mountain,  and  pearls  of  the  ocean, 
Myrrh  from  the  forest,  or  gold  from  the  mine? 

5  Vainly  we  offer  each  ample  oblation ; 

Vainly  with  gifts  would  His  favour  secure : 
Richer  by  far  is  the  heart's  adoration ; 

Dearer  to  God  are  the  prayers  of  the  poor. 

70  Advent  of   Christ.  C.  M. 

HARK  the  glad  sound,  the  Saviour  comes. 
The  Saviour  j)romised  long  : 
Let  every  heart  prepare  a  throne. 
And  every  voice  a  song. 

2  On  Him  the  Spirit,  largely  poured, 

Exerts  His  sacred  fire ; 
Wisdom,  and  might,  and  zeal,  and  love 
His  holy  breast  inspire. 

3  He  comes  the  prisoners  to  release, 

In  Satan's  bondage  held. 
The  gates  of  brass  before  Him  burst, 
The  iron  fetters  yield. 


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ADVENT.  215 

4  He  comes  from  thickest  films  of  vice, 
To  clear  the  inward  sight ; 
And  on  the  eyes  obscured  by  sin, 
To  pour  celestial  light. 

0  He  comes  the  broken  heart  to  bind, 
The  bleeding  soul  to  cure ; 
And  with  the  treasures  of  His  grace. 
To  enrich  the  humble  jjoor. 

6  Our  glad  hosannas,  Prince  of  Peace, 
Thy  welcome  shall  proclaim; 
And  heaven's  eternal  arches  ring 
With  Thy  beloved  name. 

71  Blessings  of  Christ's  Advent.         S.  JVL 

RAISE  your  triumphant  songs 
To  an  immortal  tune, 
Let  the  wide  earth  resound  the  deeds 
Celestial  grace  has  done. 

2  Sing  how  eternal  Love 

Its  chief  Beloved  chose, 
And  bade  Him  raise  our  wretched  race 
From  their  abyss  of  woes. 

3  His  hand  no  thunder  bears. 

Nor  terror  clothes  His  brow; 
No  bolts  to  drive  our  guilty  souls 
To  fiercer  flames  below. 

4  'T  was  mercy  filled  the  throne. 

And  wrath  stood  silent  by, 
When  Christ  was  sent  with  j)ardons  down. 
To  sinners  doomed  to  die. 

5  Now,  sinners,  dry  your  tears. 

Let  hopeless  sorrow  cease ; 
Bow  to  the  sceptre  of  His  love, 
And  take  the  offered  peace. 


216  THE   SAVIOUR. 

6  Lord,  we  obey  Thy  call ; 
We  lay  an  humble  claim 
To  the  salvation  Thou  hast  brought, 
And  love  and  praise  Thy  name. 

72  To  us  A  Child  is  Born.  C.  M. 

TO  us  a  Child  of  hope  is  born, 
To  us  a  Son  is  given ; 
Him  shall  the  tribes  of  earth  obey, 
Him  all  the  hosts  of  heaven. 

2  His  name  shall  be  the  Prince  of  Peace, 

For  evermore  adored ; 
The  Wonderful,  the  Counsellor, 
The  great  and  mighty  Lord. 

3  His  power,  increasing,  still  shall  spread, 

His  reign  no  end  shall  know ; 
Justice  shall  guard  His  throne  above. 
And  peace  abound  below. 

4  To  us  a  Child  of  hope  is  born. 

To  us  a  Son  is  given, 
The  Wonderful,  the  Counsellor, 
The  mighty  Lord  of  heaven. 

73  Song  of  Angels  at  the  nativity  of  Christ.  C.  M. 

MORTALS,  awake,  with  angels  join. 
And  chant  the  solemn  lay ; 
Joy,  love,  and  gratitude  combine 
To  hail  the  auspicious  day. 

2  In  heaven  the  rapturous  song  began. 

And  sweet  seraphic  fire 
Through  all  the  shining  legions  ran. 
And  strung  and  tuned  the  lyre. 

3  Down  through  the  portals  of  the  sky 

The  impetuous  torrent  ran ; 
And  angels  flew  with  eager  joy. 
To  bear  the  news  to  man. 


ADVENT.  217 

4  Hark  !  the  cherubic  armies  shout, 

Aud  glory  leads  the  song : 
Good  will  and  peace  are  heard  throughout 
The  harmonious,  angel  throng. 

5  O !  for  a  glance  of  heavenly  love, 

Our  hearts  and  songs  to  raise ; 
Sweetly  to  bear  our  souls  above, 
And  mingle  with  their  lays. 

6  With  joy  the  chorus  we  '11  repeat, 

"  Glory  to  God  on  high ; 
Good  will  and  peace  are  now  complete 
Jesus  was  born  to  die." 

74  Song  of  the  Angels.  8s  &  78. 

HAEK  !  what  mean  those  holy  voices, 
Sweetlv  soundino'  throuo'h  the  skies ! 
Lo  !  the  angelic  host  rejoices. 
Heavenly  hallelujahs  rise. 

2  Listen  to  the  w^ondrous  story 

Which  they  chant  in  hymns  of  joy ; 
Glory  in  the  highest,  glory ! 
Glory  be  to  God  most  high ! 

3  Peace  on  earth,  good  will  from  heaven, 

Reaching  far  as  man  is  found  ; 
Souls  redeemed  and  sins  forgiven, 
Loud  our  golden  harps  shall  sound. 

4  Christ  is  born,  the  great  Anointed, 

Heaven  and  earth  His  praises  sing ; 
O  !  receive,  whom  God  appointed. 
For  your  Prophet,  Priest,  and  King. 

5  Hasten  mortals  to  adore  Him, 

Learn  His  name  and  taste  His  joy ; 
Till  in  heaven  ye  sing  before  Him, 
Glory  be  to  God  most  high. 

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218  THE   SAVIOUR. 

6  Let  us  learn  tlie  wondrous  story 
Of  our  great  Kedeemer's  birth, 
Spread  the  brightness  of  His  glory, 
Till  it  covers  all  the  earth. 


EXAMPLE. 

75  Christ  our  Pattern.  L.  M. 

WHEN  Jesus  dwelt  in  mortal  clay. 
What  were  His  works  from  day  to  day 
But  miracles  of  power  and  grace, 
That  spread  salvation  through  our  race  ? 

2  Teach  us,  O  Lord,  to  keep  in  view 
Thy  j)attern,  and  Thy  steps  pursue ; 
Let  alms  bestowed,  l6t  kindness  done, 
Be  witnessed  by  each  rolling  sun. 

3  The  man  who  marks,  from  day  to  day, 
In  generous  acts  his  radiant  way. 
Treads  the  same  path  his  Saviour  trod, 
The  path  to  glory  and  to  God. 

76  Christ  our  Example  in  Suffering.         7s. 

GO  to  dark  Gethsemane, 
Ye  who  feel  the  tempter's  power ; 
Your  Bedeemer's  conflict  see ; 

Watch  with  Him  one  bitter  hour ; 
Turn  not  from  His  griefs  away, 
Learn  of  Jesus  Christ  to  pray. 

2  Follow  to  the  judgment-hall. 

View  the  Lord  of  life  arraigned : 

O  the  wormwood  and  the  gall ! 
O  the  pangs  His  soul  sustained ! 

Shun  not  suffering,  shame,  or  loss ; 

Learn  of  Him  to  bear  the  cross. 


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EXAMPLE.  219 

3  Calvary's  mournful  mountain  climb, 

There,  adoring  at  His  feet, 
Mark  that  miracle  of  time, 

God's  own  sacrifice  complete : 
"  It  is  finished,"  hear  Him  cry ; 
Learn  of  Jesus  Christ  to  die. 

4  Early  hasten  to  the  tomb, 

Where  they  laid  His  breathless  clay ; 
All  is  solitude  and  gloom ; 

Who  hath  taken  Him  away  ? 
Christ  has  risen.  He  meets  our  eyes ; 
Saviour,  teach  us  so  to  rise. 

77  Christ  our  Pattern.  L.  M. 

iTY  dear  Redeemer  and  my  Lord, 


I  read  my  duty  in  Thy  word ; 
But  in  Thy  life  the  law  appears. 
Drawn  out  in  living  characters. 

2  Such  was  Thy  truth,  and  such  Thy  zeal, 
Such  deference  to  Thy  Father's  will. 
Such  love,  and  meekness  so  divine, 

I  would  transcribe  and  make  them  mine. 

3  Cold  mountains  and  the  midnight  air 
Witnassed  the  fervour  of  Thy  prayer; 
The  desert  Thy  temptation  knew. 
Thy  conflict  and  Thy  victory  too. 

4  Be  Thou  my  pattern ;  make  me  bear 
More  of  Thy  gracious  image  here ; 
Then  God  the  Judge  shall  own  my  name, 
Among  the  followers  of  the  Lamb. 

78  CnmsT  OUR  Example.  L.  M. 

AND  is  the  gos]3el  peace  and  love  ? 
So  let  our  conversation  be ; 
The  serpent  blended  with  the  dove, 
Wisdom  and  meek  simplicity. 


220  THE   SAVIOUR. 

2  Whene'er  the  angry  passions  rise, 

And  tempt  our  thoughts  or  tongues  to  strife, 
On  Jesus  let  us  fix  our  eyes, 

Bright  pattern  of  the  Christian  life. 

3  O  !  how  benevolent  and  kind ! 

How  mild,  how  ready  to  forgive ; 
Be  His  the  temper  of  our  mind. 
And  His  the  rule  by  which  we  live. 

4  To  do  His  heavenly  Father's  will,  * 

Was  His  employment  and  delight ; 
Humility  and  holy  zeal 

Shone  through  His  life  divinely  bright. 

5  Dispensing  good  where'er  He  came. 

The  labours  of  His  life  were  love ; 
If  then  we  love  our  Saviour's  name. 
Let  His  divine  example  move. 

6  But  ah !  how  blind,  how  weak  we  are, 

How  frail,  how  apt  to  turn  aside ; 
Lord,  we  depend  upon  Thy  care, 
And  ask  Thy  Spirit  for  our  guide. 

79  Conformity  to  Christ.  L.  M. 

JESUS,  my  Saviour,  let  me  be 
More  perfectly  conformed  to  Thee ; 
Implant  each  grace,  each  sin  dethrone. 
And  form  my  temper  like  Thine  own. 

2  My  foe,  when  hungry,  let  me  feed. 
Share  in  his  grief,  supply  his  need ; 
The  haughty  frown  may  I  not  fear, 
But  with  a  lowly  meekness  bear. 

3  To  others  let  me  always  give. 
What  I  from  others  would  receive ; 
Good  deeds  for  evil  ones  return, 

Nor  when  provoked,  with  anger  burn. 


BUFFERINGS   AND    DEATH.  221 

4  This  will  proclaim  how  bright  and  fair 
The  i^recepts  of  the  gospel  are  ; 
And  God  Himself,  the  God  of  love, 
His  own  resemblance  will  approve. 

SUFFERINGS  AND  DEATH. 

80  The  Work  Finished.  L.  M. 
THIS  finished  !  so  the  Saviour  cried, 

jL    And  meekly  bowxd  His  head  and  died ; 
Tij|  finished — yes,  the  race  is  run, 
The  battle  fought,  the  victory  won. 

2  'Tis  finished — all  that  Heaven  decreed. 
And  all  the  ancient  prophets  said, 

Is  now  fulfilled,  as  was  designed, 
In  Me,  the  Saviour  of  mankind. 

3  'Tis  finished — Heaven  is  reconciled, 
And  all  the  powers  of  darkness  spoiled : 
Peace,  love  and  happiness  again 
Keturn  and  dwell  with  sinful  men. 

4  'Tis  finished — let  the  joyful  sound 

Be  heard  through  all  the  nations  round  : 

'Tis  finished — let  the  echo  fly 

Through  heaven  and  hell,  through  earth  and  sky. 

81  Atonement  Accomplished.    8s,  7s  &  4s. 

HAEK !  the  voice  of  love  and  mercy 
Sounds  aloud  from  Calvary ; 
See,  it  rends  the  rocks  asunder, 

Shakes  the  earth  and  veils  the  sky. 

"  It  is  finished  !" 
Hear  the  dying  Saviour  cry. 

2  It  is  finished — O  !  what  pleasure 
Do  these  precious  words  aflPord  ! 
Heavenly  blessings,  without  measure, 
Flow  to  us  from  Christ  the  Lord : 

It  is  finished ! 
Saints,  the  dying  words  record. 

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222  THE   SAVIOUR. 

3  Finislied — all  the  types  and  shadows 

Of  the  ceremonial  law  ; 
Finished — all  that  God  had  promised  ; 
Death  and  hell  no  more  shall  awe :    . 

It  is  finished ! 
Saints,  from  hence  your  comfort  draw. 

4  Tune  your  harps  anew,  ye  seraphs. 

Join  to  sing  the  pleasing  theme ; 
All  on  earth  and  all  in  heaven, 
Join  to  praise  Immanuel's  name : 

Hallelujah ! 
Glory  to  the  bleeding  Lamb ! 

82  Paschal  Lamb.  8s  &  7s, 

HAIL,  Thou  once  despised  Jesus ! 
Hail,  Thou  Galilean  King ! 
Thou  didst  suffer  to  release  us ; 
Thou  didst  free  salvation  bring. 

2  Hail,  Thou  agonizing  Saviour, 

Bearer  of  our  sin  and  shame ! 
By  Thy  merits  we  find  favour. 
Life  is  given  through  Thy  name. 

3  Paschal  Lamb,  by  God  appointed, 

All  our  sins  on  Thee  were  laid ; 
By  almighty  love  anointed; 

Thou  hast  full  atonement  made. 

4  All  Thy  people  are  forgiven. 

Through  the  virtue  of  Thy  blood ; 
Opened  is  the  gate  of  heaven ; 

Peace  is  made  'twixt  man  and  God. 

83  The  Lamb  of  God.  CM. 
niNNERS,  behold  the  Lamb  of  God, 

O  Who  takes  away  our  guilt : 
Look  to  the  precious,  priceless  blood, 
That  Jews  and  Gentiles  spilt. 


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SUFFERINGS    AND    DEATH.  223 

2  From  heaven  lie  came  to  seek  and  save, 

Leaving  His  blest  abode  ; 
To  ransom  us  Himself  He  gave  ; 
"  Behold  the  Lamb  of  God." 

3  He  came  to  take  the  sinner's  place, 

And  shed  His  precious  blood ; 
Let  Adam's  guilty,  ruined  race, 
"  Behold  the  Lamb  of  God." 

4  Sinners,  to  Jesus  then  draw  near. 

Invited  by  His  word  : 
The  chief  of  sinners  need  not  fear ; 
"  Behold  the  Lamb  of  God." 

5  Backsliders,  too,  the  Saviour  calls. 

And  washes  in  His  blood ; 
Arise,  return  from  grievous  falls ; 
"  Behold  the  Lamb  of  God." 

6  Spirit  of  grace,  to  us  apply 

Immanuel's  2:>recious  blood ; 
That  we  mav,  with  Thy  saints  on  high, 
"  Behold  the  Lamb  of  God." 

84  SUFFERINGS    OF    ChRIST.  S.  M. 

LIKE  sheep  we  went  astray, 
And  broke  the  fold  of  God  ; 
Each  wandering  in  a  different  way, 
Biit  all  the  downward  road. 

2  How  dreadful  was  the  hour. 

When  God  our  wanderings  laid, 
And  did  at  once  His  vengeance  pour 
Upon  the  Shepherd's  head ! 

3  How  glorious  was  the  grace 

When  Christ  sustained  the  stroke ! 
His  life  and  blood  the  Shepherd  pays 
A  ransom  for  the  flock. 


224  THE    SAVIOUK. 

4  His  honour  and  His  breath 

Were  taken  both  away ; 
Joined  with  the  wicked  in  His  death 
And  made  as  vile  as  they. 

5  But  God  shall  raise  His  head 

O'er  all  the  sons  of  men, 
And  make  Him  see  a  numerous  seed, 
To  recomj)ense  His  pain. 

6  "  I  '11  give  Him,"  saith  the  Lord, 

"  A  jDortion  with  the  strong  ; 
He  shall  possess  a  large  reward. 
And  hold  His  honours  long." 

85  Sufferings  of  the  Redeemer.  L.  M. 

STRETCHED  on  the  cross,  the  Saviour  dies, 
Hark  !  His  expiring  groans  arise ; 
See,  how  the  sacred  crimson  tide 
Flows  from  His  hands.  His  feet.  His  side. 

2  To  suffer  in  the  traitor's  pla^^e, 

To  die  for  man — surprising  grace  ! 
Yet  pass  rebellious  angels  by — 
.  O  why  for  man,  dear  Saviour,  why  ? 

3  And  didst  Thou  bleed  ?  for  sinners  bleed  ? 
And  could  the  sun  behold  the  deed  ? 

JN'o !   he  withdrew  his  sickening  ray. 
And  darkness  veiled  the  mourning  day. 

4  Can  I  survey  this  scene  of  woe. 
Where  mingling  grief  and  wonder  flow, 
And  yet  my  heart  unmoved  remain. 
Insensible  to  love  or  pain  ! 

5  Come,  dearest  Lord,  Thy  grace  impart, 
To  warm  this  cold,  this  stupid  heart ; 
Till  all  its  230wers  and  passions  move, 
In  melting  grief,  and  ardent  love. 


sufferings  and  death.  225 

86  Suffering  Saviour.  S.  M. 

DID  Clirist  o'er  sinners  weep  ? 
And  eliall  our  cheeks  be  dry  ? 
Let  floo'ds  of  penitential  grief 
Burst  forth  from  every  eye. 
2  The  Son  of  G'ul  in  tears 
Angels  with  wonder  see ; 
Be  thou  astonished,  O  my  soul, 
He  shed  those  tears  for  thee. 
8  He  wept  that  we  might  weep ; 
Each  sin  demands  a  tear : 
In  heaven  alone  no  sin  is  found, 
And  there 's  no  weeping  there. 

87  Christ's  Agony  in  the  Garden.       C.  M. 

DxlRK  was  the  night,  and  cold  the  ground, 
On  which  the  Lord  was  laid ; 
His  sweat  as  drops  of  blood  ran  down. 
In  agony  He  prayed. 

2  "  Father,  remove  this  bitter  cup. 

If  such  Thy  sacred  will ; 
If  not,  content  to  drink  it  up, 
Thy  pleasure  I  fulfil." 

3  Go  to  the  garden,  sinner,  see 

Those  "precious  drops  that  flow  : 
The  heavy  load  He  bore  for  thee — 
For  thee.  He  lies  so  low. 

4  Then  learn  of  Him  the  cross  to  bear. 

Thy  Father's  will  obey  ; 
And  when  temptations  press  thee  near. 
Awake  to  watch  and  pray. 

88  Crucifixion  of  Christ.  C.  M. 

BEHOLD  the  Saviour  of  mankind 
Nailed  to  the  shameful  tree ! 
How  vast  the  love  that  Him  inclined 
To  bleed  and  die  for  me. 


226  THE    SAVIOUR. 

2  Hark  !  how  He  groans,  while  nature  shakes, 

And  earth's  strong  pillars  bend ! 
The  temple's  veil  asunder  breaks, 
.    The  solid  marbles  rend. 

3  'Tis  finished !  now  the  ransom's  paid, 

^'  Keceive  my  soul !"  He  cries  : 
See — how  He  bows  His  sacred  head ! 
He  bows  His  head  and  dies ! 

4  But  soon  He  '11  break  death's  iron  chain 

And  in  full  glory  shine ; 
O  Lamb  of  God  !  was  ever  pain — 
Was  ever  love  like  Thine  ? 


89  Sacred  Head.  7s  &  6s. 

0  SACKED  Head,  once  wounded. 
With  grief  and  shame  weighed  down ; 
How  scornfully  surrounded 

With  thorns.  Thy  only  crown ! 
O  sacred  Head,  what  glory. 

What  bliss,  till  now  was  Thine ; 
Yet,  though  despised  and  gory, 
I  joy  to  call  Thee  mine. 

2  How  art  Thou  pale  with  anguish, 

With  sore  abuse  and  scorn  ; 
How  does  that  visage  languish 

That  once  was  bright  as  morn ! 
What  language  shall  I  borrow 

To  thank  Thee,  dearest  Friend, 
For  this.  Thy  dying  sorrow, 

Thy  j)ity  without  end  ? 

3  Oh  !  make  me  Thine  for  ever ; 

And  should  I  fainting  be, 
Lord,  let  me  never,  never 
Outlive  my  love  to  Thee. 


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RESURRECTION   AND    ASCENSION.  227 

Be  near  when  I  am  dying ; 

Oh  !  show  Thy  cross  to  me  ; 
And,  for  my  succour  flying, 

Come,  Lord,  and  set  me  free. 

RESURRECTION  AND  ASCENSION. 
90  Resurrection  of  Christ.  H.  M. 

YES,  the  Redeemer  rose, 
The  Saviour  left  the  dead ; 
And  o'er  our  hellish  foes 

High  raised  His  conquering  head ; 
In  wdld  dismay,  the  guards  around 
Fall  to  the  ground,  and  sink  away. 

2  Lo  !  the  angelic  bands 

In  full  assembly  meet, 
To  wait  His  high  commands, 

And  worship  at  His  feet ; 
Joyful  they  come,  and  w^ing  their  way, 
From  realms  of  day  to  Jesus'  tomb. 

3  Then  back  to  heaven  they  fly. 

The  joyful  news  to  bear : 
Hark  !  as  they  soar  on  high. 

What  music  fills  the  air ! 
Their  anthems  say,  "  Jesus,  who  bled, 
Has  left  the  dead ;  He  rose  to-day." 

4  Ye  mortals,  catch  the  sound. 

Redeemed  by  Him  from  hell  ; 
And  send  the  echo  round 

The  globe,  on  which  you  dwell ; 
Transported  cry,  "  Jesus,  who  bled, 
Hath  left  the  dead,  no  more  to  die." 

5  All  hail,  triumphant  Lord, 

Who  savest  us  with  Thy  blood! 


228  THE   SAVIOUR. 

Wide  be  Thy  name  adored, 

Thou  rising,  reigning  God ; 
With  Thee  we  rise,  with  Thee  we  reign, 
And  empires  gain  beyond  the  skies. 

91  Resurrection  AND  Ascension  of  Christ.     7s. 

HARK  !  the  herald  angels  say, 
Christ  the  Lord  is  risen  to-day; 
Eaise  your  joys  and  triumphs  high, 
Let  the  glorious  tidings  fly. 

2  Love's  redeeming  work  is  done. 
Fought  the  fight,  the  battle  won ; 
Lo  !  the  sun's  eclipse  is  o'er ; 

Lo !  he  sets  in  blood  no  more. 

3  Vain  the  stone,  the  watch,  the  seal ; 
Christ  has  burst  the  gates  of  hell ; 
Death  in  vain  forbids  Him  rise, 
Christ  has  opened  paradise. 

4  Lives  again  our  glorious  King ; 
Where,  O  death,  is  now  thy  sting  ? 
Once  He  died  our  souls  to  save ; 
Where  's  thy  victory,  boasting  grave  ? 

5  What  though  once  we  perished  all, 
Partners  of  our  parents'  fall? 
Second  life  we  now  receive. 

And  in  Christ  for  ever  live. 

G  Hail!  Thou  dear  almighty  Lord, 
Hail!  Thou  great  incarnate  Word, 
Hail!  Thou  suffering  Son  of  God, 
Take  the  trophies  of  Thy  blood. 

92  Mary  at  the  Tomb.  7s. 

MARY  to  the  Saviour's  tomb. 
Hasted  at  the  early  dawn; 
Spice  she  brought  and  sweet  perfume, 
But  the  Lord  she  loved  had  gone : 


RESURRECTION    AND    ASCENSION.  229 

For  awhile  she  lingering  stood, 

Filled  with  sorrow  and  surprise, 
Trembling,  while  a  crystal  flood 

Issued  from  her  weeping  eyes. 

2  But  her  sorrows  quickly  fled. 

When  she  heard  His  welcome  voice : 
Christ  had  risen  from  the  dead. 

Now  He  bids  her  heart  rejoice  : 
What  a  change  His  word  can  make, 

Turning  darkness  into  day ! 
Ye  who  weep  for  Jesus'  sake. 

He  will  wipe  your  tears  away. 

93  Christ's  Ascension  for  us.  C.  M. 

Th'  eternal  gates  lift  up  their  heads, 
The  doors  are  opened  wide ; 
The  King  of  Glory  is  gone  up 
Unto  His  Father's  side. 

2  For  us  Thou  hast  ascended.  Lord, 

Thou  hast  prepared  a  place, 
That  we  may  be  where  now  Thou  art, 
And  look  upon  Thy  face. 

3  And  ever  on  Thine  earthly  path 

A  gleam  of  glory  lies ; 
A  light  still  breaks  behind  the  cloud. 
That  veils  Thee  from  our  eyes. 

4  Lift  up  our  thoughts,  lift  up  our  songs, 

And  let  Tliy  grace  be  given. 

That,  while  we  linger  here  below. 

Our  hearts  may  be  in  heaven. 

5  That,  where  Thou  art  at  God's  right  hand, 

Our  hope,  our  love  may  be. 
Dwell  in  us  now,  that  we  may  dwell. 
For  evermore  in  Thee. 

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230  THE   SAVIOUR. 

94  Christ  Enthroned.  C.  M. 

HE  who  on  earth  as  man  was  known, 
And  bore  our  sins  and  pains, 
•  Now  seated  on  th'  eternal  throne, 
The  God  of  glory  reigns. 

2  While  harps  unnumbered  sound  His  praise, 

In  yonder  world  above, 
His  saints  on  earth  admire  His  ways, 
And  glory  in  His  love. 

3  When  troubles,  like  a  burning  sun, 

Beat  heavy  on  their  head. 
To  this  almighty  Rock  they  run, 
And  find  a  pleasing  shade. 

4  How  glorious  He !  how  happy  they, 

In  such  a  glorious  Friend ! 
Whose  love  secures  them  all  the  way. 
And  crowns  them  at  the  end. 

95  Praise  to  the  Risen  Saviour.  Ts. 

LOJ  the  stone  is  rolled  away. 
Death  yields  up  his  mighty  prey ; 
Jesus,  rising  from  the  tomb. 
Scatters  all  its  fearful  gloom. 

2  Praise  Him,  ye  celestial  choirs, 
Praise  and  sweep  your  golden  lyres ; 
Praise  Him  in  the  noblest  songs. 
From  ten  thousand  thousand  tongues. 

3  Every  note  with  rapture  swell. 
And  the  Saviour's  triumph  tell ; 
Where,  O  death,  is  now  thy  sting  ? 
Where  thy  terrors,  vanquished  king  ? 

4  Let  Immanuel  be  adored, 
Hansom,  Mediator,  Lord ! 
To  creation's  utmost  bound. 
Let  the  eternal  praise  resound. 


KESURRECTION    AND    ASCENSION.  231 

96  Resurrection  of  Christ.  C.  L.  M. 

HOW  calm  and  beautiful  the  morn 
That  gilds  the  sacred  tomb, 
Where  once  the  Crucified  was  borne, 

And  veiled  in  midnight  gloom ! 
O  !  weep  no  more  the  ^Saviour  slain  ; 
The  Lord  is  risen — He  lives  again. 

2  Ye  murmuring  saints,  dry  every  tear 

For  your  departed  Lord. 
"  Behold  the-  place — He  is  not  here," 

The  tomb  is  all  unbarred ; 
The  gates  of  death  were  closed  in  vain ; 
The  Lord  is  risen — He  lives  again. 

3  Now  cheerful  to  the  house  of  prayer, 

Your  early  footsteps  bend; 
The  Saviour  will  Himself  be  there. 

Your  Advocate  and  Friend ; 
Once  by  the  law  your  hopes  were  slain, 
But  now  in  Christ  you  live  again. 

4  How  tranquil  now  the  rising  day  ! 

'Tis  JesTis  still  appears, 
A  risen  Lord, to  chase  away 

Your  unbelieving  fears : 
O  !  weep  no  more  your  comforts  slain  ; 
The  Lord  is  risen — He  lives  again. 

5  And  when  the  shades  of  evening  fall. 

When  life's  last  hour  draws  nigh, 
If  Jesus  shines  upon  the  soul. 

How  blissful  then  to  die ! 
Since  He  has  risen  who  once  was  slain. 
Ye  die  in  Christ  to  live  again. 


232  THE   SAVIOUR. 

INTERCESSION. 

97  Christ's  Intercession.  L.  M. 

OTHOU,  the  contrite  sinner's  Friend, 
Who  loving',  lovest  him  to  the  end. 
On  this  alone  my  hopes  dej^end, 

That  Thou  wilt  plead  for  me,  [for  me.] 

2  When  weary  in  the  Christian  race, 
Far  off  appears  my  resting-place. 
And,  fainting,  I  mistrust  Thy  grace. 

Then,  Saviour,  plead  for  me,  [for  me.] 

3  When  Satan,  by  my  sins  made  bold. 
Strives  from  Thy  cross  to  loose  my  hold, 
Then  with  Thy  pitying  arms  enfold, 

And  jDlead,  oh !  plead  for  me,  [for  me.] 

4  And  when  my  dying  hour  draws  near. 
Darkened  with  anguish,  guilt,  and  fear. 
Then  to  my  fainting  sight  appear. 

Pleading  in  heaven  for  me,  [for  me.] 

98  Chris's  Sympathy  and  Intercession.    C.  M. 

WITH  joy  we  meditate  the  grace 
Of  our  High  Priest  above : 
His  heart  is  made  of  tenderness, 
And  all  His  soul  is  love. 

2  Touched  with  a  sympathy  within, 
He  knows  our  feeble  frame ; 
He  knows  what  sore  tem23tations  mean, 
For  He  has  felt  the  same. 

o  But  spotless,  innocent,  and  pure, 
The  great  Pedeemer  stood. 
While  Satan's  fiery  darts  He  bore, 
And  did  resist  to  blood. 


INTERCESSION.  233 

4  He  iu  the  days  of  feeble  flesh, 

Poured  out  His  cries  and  tears ; 
Aud  ill  His  measure  feels  afresh 
What  every  member  bears. 

5  He  '11  never  quench  the  smoking  flax, 

But  raise  it  to  a  flame ; 
The  bruised  reed  He  never  breaks. 
Nor  scorns  the  meanest  name. 

6  Then  let  our  humble  faith  address 

His  mercy  and  His  power : 
We  shall  obtain  delivering  grace, 
In  the  distressing  hour. 

99  Sympathy  of  Christ.  L.  M. 

WHEKE  high  the  heavenly  temple  stands. 
The  house  of  God  not  made  with  hands, 
A  great  High  Priest  our  nature  wears, 
The  Advocate  of  saints  appears. 

2  He,  who  for  men  in  mercy  stood. 

And  poured  on  earth  His  precious  blood, 
Pursues  in  heaven  His  plan  of  grace. 
The  Saviour  of  the  chosen  race. 

3  Though'  now  ascended  up  on  high. 
He  bends  on  earth  a  brother's  eye ; 
Partaker  of  the  human  name, 

He  knows  the  frailtv  of  our  frame. 


4  Our  fellow-sufferer  yet  retains  I 
A  fellow-feeling  of  our  pains ;  ] 
And  still  remembers  in  the  skies,  J 
His  tears,  and  agonies,  and  cries.  "^ 

5  In  every  pang  that  rends  the  heart, 
The  Man  of  sorrows  had  a  part 

He  sympathizes  in  our  grief,  ^ 

And  to  the  sufferer  sends  relief.  i 

20  »  i 


234  THE   SAVIOUR. 

6  With  boldness,  therefore,  at  the  throne, 
Let  us  make  all  our  sorrows  known ; 
And  ask  the  aids  of  heavenly  power, 
To  help  us  in  the  evil  hour. 

100  Christ  our  Advocate.  S.  M. 

THE  great  Redeemer  's  gone, 
To  ap2:)ear  before  our  God, 
To  sprinkle  o'er  the  flaming  throne. 
With  His  atoning  blood. 

2  No  fiery  vengeance  now, 

No  burning  wrath  comes  down : 
If  justice  calls  for  sinners'  blood. 
The  Saviour  shows  His  own. 

3  Before  His  Father's  eye 

Our  humble  suit  He  moves : 
The  Father  lays  His  thunder  by, 
And  looks,  and  smiles,  and  loves. 

4  Now  may  our  joyful  tongues 

Our  Maker's  honour  sing ; 
Jesus,  the  Priest,  receives  our  songs. 
And  bears  them  to  the  King. 

5  On  earth  Thy  mercy  reigns, 

And  triumphs  all  above  : 
But,  Lord,  how  weak  are  mortal  strains, 
To  speak  immortal  love ! 

6  How  jarring  and  how  low 

Are  all  the  notes  w^e  sing ! 
Blest  Saviour,  tune  our  songs  anew. 
And  they  shall  please  the  King. 

101  Christ  Interceding  Above.  C.  M. 

NOW  let  our  cheerful  eyes  survey 
Our  great  High  Priest  above ; 
And  celebrate  His  constant  care, 
And  sympathetic  love. 


INTERCESSION.  235 

2  Though  raised  to  a  superior  throne, 

Where  angels  bow  around, 
And  high  o'er  all  the  shining  train, 
With  matchless  honours  crowned ; 

3  The  names  of  all  His  saints  He  bears, 

Deep  graven  on  His  heart ; 
Nor  shall  the  meanest  Christian  say. 
That  he  hath  lost  his  part. 

4  Those  characters  shall  fair  abide. 

Our  everlasting  trust, 
When  gems,  and  monuments,  and  crowns. 
Are  mouldered  down  to  dust. 

5  So,  gracious  Saviour,  on  my  breast 

May  Thy  dear  name  be  worn : 
A  sacred  ornament  and  guard. 
To  endless  ages  borne. 

102  Christ's  Ixtercessiox.  C.  M. 

AWAKE,  sweet  gratitude,  and  sing 
The  ascended  Saviour's  love  : 
Sing  how  He  lives  to  carry  on 
His  people's  cause  above. 

2  With  cries  and  tears.  He  offered  up 

His  humble  suit  below  ; 
But  with  authority  He  asks. 
Enthroned  in  glory  now. 

3  For  all  that  come  to  God  by  Him, 

Salvation  He  demands : 
Points  to  their  names  upon  His  breast, 
And  spreads  His  w^ounded  hands. 

4  Hls  sweet  atoning  sacrifice 

Gives  sanction  to  His  claim ; 
"Father,  I  will  that  all  My  saints 
Be  with  me  where  I  am. 


236  THE    SAVIOUR. 

5  "  By  their  salvation,  recompense 

The  sorrows  I  endured ; 
Just  to  the  merits  of  Thy  Son, 
And  faithful  to  Thy  word." 

6  Eternal  life,  at  His  request. 

To  every  saint  is  given : 
Safety,  on  earth,  and,  after  death, 
The  plenitude  of  heaven. 

PRAISE  TO  CHRIST. 

103  The  Redeeming  Saviour.  C.  M. 

BEHOLD  the  glories  of  the  Lamb, 
Amidst  His  Father's  throne  : 
Prepare  new  honours  for  His  name. 
And  songs  before  unknown. 

2  Let  elders  worship  at  His  feet. 

The  Church  adore  around. 
With  vials  full  of  odours  sweet, 
And  harps  of  sweeter  sound. 

3  Now  to  the  Lamb  that  once  was  slain. 

Be  endless  blessings  paid ; 
Salvation,  glory,  joy  remain 
For  ever  on  Thy  head. 

4  Thou  hast  redeemed  our  souls  with  blood. 

Hast  set  the  prisoners  free. 
Hast  made  us  kings  and  priests  to  God, 
And  we  shall  reign  with  Thee. 

104  Glory  of  Redemption.  C  M. 

FATHER,  how  wide  Thy  glory  shines ! 
How  high  Thy  wonders  rise ! 
Known  through  the  earth  by  thousand  signs, 
By  thousands  through  the  skies. 


PRAISE    TO    CHRIST.  237 

2  But  when  we  view  Thy  strange  design, 

To  save  rebellious  worms ; 
Where  vengeance  and  compassion  join 
In  their  divinest  forms  ; — 

3  Here  the  whole  Deity  is  known, 

Nor  dares  a  creature  guess, 
Which  of  the  glories  brightest  shone, 
The  justice  or  the  grace. 

4  Now  the  full  glories  of  the  Lamb 

Adorn  the  heavenly  plains : 
Bright  seraphs  learn  Immanuel's  name. 
And  try  their  choicest  strains. 

5  O !  may  I  bear  some  humble  part. 

In  that  immortal  song ! 
Wonder  and  joy  shall  tune  my  heart. 
And  love  command  my  tongue. 

105  Offices  of  Christ.  C.  M. 

WE  bless  the  Prophet  of  the  Lord, 
Who  comes  with  truth  and  grace ; 
Jesus,  Thy  Spirit  and  Thy  word, 
Shall  lead  us  in  Thy  ways. 

2  We  reverence  our  High  Priest  above, 

Who  offered  up  His  blood, 

And  lives  to  carry  on  His  love. 

By  pleading  with  our  God. 

3  We  honour  our  eternal  King ; 

How  sweet  are  His  commands ! 
He  guards  our  souls  from  hell  and  sin, 
By  His  almighty  hands. 

4  Hosanna  to  His  glorious  name. 

Who  saves  by  different  ways ; 
His  mercies  lay  a  sovereign  claim 
To  our  immortal  praise. 


238  THE    SAVIOUR. 

106  Christ  Crucified,  the  Wisdom  and      L.  M. 

PoA^^ER  OF  God. 

NATURE  with  open  volume  stands, 
To  spread  her  Maker's  praise  abroad ; 
And  every  labour  of  His  hands 
Shows  something  worthy  of  a  God. 

2  But  in  the  grace  that  rescued  man. 

His  brightest  form  of  glory  shines  ; 
Here  on  the  cross  'tis  fairest  drawn. 
In  precious  blood  and  crimson  lines. 

3  O !  the  sweet  wonders  of  that  cross, 

Where  God  the  Saviour  loved  and  died ; 
Her  noblest  life  my  spirit  draws 

From  His  dear  wounds  and  bleeding  side. 

4  I  would  for  ever  speak  His  name, 

In  sounds  to  mortal  ears  unknown ; 
With  angels  join  to  praise  the  Lamb, 
And  worship  at  His  Father's  throne. 

107  Lamb  of  God  to  be  Worshipped.        C.  M. 

COME  let  us  join  our  cheerful  songs. 
With  angels  round  the  throne  ; 
Ten  thousand  thousand  are  their  tongues, 
But  all  their  joys  are  one. 

2  "  Worthy  the  Lamb  that  died,"  they  cry, 

''  To  be  exalted  thus." 
"  Worthy  the  Lamb,"  our  lips  reply, 
"  For  He  was  slain  for  us." 

3  Let  all  that  dwell  above  the  sky. 

And  air,  and  earth,  and  seas. 
Conspire  to  lift  Thy  glories  high. 
And  speak  Thine  endless  praise. 

4  The  whole  creation  join  in  one, 

To  bless  the  sacred  name 
Of  Him  who  sits  upon  the  throne, 
And  to  adore  the  Lamb. 


PRAISE    TO    CHRIST.  239 

108  Lamb  of  God  to  be  Worshipped.        L.  M. 

WHAT  equal  honours  shall  we  bring 
To  Thee,  O  Lord,  our  God,  the  Lamb, 
When  all  the  notes  that  angels  sing 
Are  far  inferior  to  Thy  name ! 

2  Worthy  is  He  that  once  was  slain. 

The  Prince  of  Peace  that  groaned  and  died, 
Worthy  to  rise,  and  live  and  reign, 
At  His  almighty  Father's  side. 

3  Blessings  for  ever  on  the  Lamb, 
Who  bore  the  curse  for  wretched  men : 
Let  angels  sound  His  sacred  name, 
And  every  creature  say — Amen. 

109  Exaltation  of  Christ.  S.  M. 

COME,  all  harmonious  tongues, 
Your  noblest  music  bring  ; 
Tis  Christ  the  everlasting  God, 
And  Christ  the  man,  w^e  sing. 

2  Down  to  the  shades  of  death, 

He  bowed  His  awful  head ; 

Yet  He  arose  to  live  and  reign, 

When  death  itself  is  dead. 

3  No  more  the  bloody  spear, 

The  cross  and  nails  no  more ; 
For  hell  itself  shakes  at  His  name, 
And  all  the  heavens  adore. 

4  There  the  Redeemer  sits. 

High  on  the  Father's  throne ; 
The  Father  lays  His  vengeance  by, 
And  smiles  upon  His  Son. 

5  There  His  full  glories  shine 

With  uncreated  rays. 
And  bless  His  saints  and  angels  there. 
To  everlasting  days. 


240  THE   SAVIOUR. 

110  The  Triumphs  of  Christ.         L.  M.  D. 

HE  dies,  tlie  Friend  of  sinners  dies; 
Lo!  Salem's  daughters  weep  around: 
A  solemn  darkness  veils  the  skies,. 

A  sudden  trembling  shakes  the  ground; 
Come,  saints,  and'  drop  a  tear  or  two, 

For  Him  who  groaned  beneath  your  load; 
He  shed  a  thousand  drops  for  you, 
A  thousand  drops  of  richer  blood. 

2  Here 's  love  and  grief  beyond  degree, 

The  Lord  of  glory  dies  for  men; 
But  lo!  what  sudden  joys  we  see, 

Jesus,  the  dead,  revives  again. 
The  risen  God  forsakes  the  tomb. 

Up  to  His  Father's  court  He  flies, 
Cherubic  legions  guard  Him  home. 

And  shout  Him  welcome  to  the  skies 

3  Dry  up  your  tears,  ye  saints,  and  tell 

How  high  your  great  Deliverer  reigns: 
Sing  how  He  spoiled  the  hosts  of  hell. 

And  led  the  monster  death  in  chains. 
Say — '^Live  for  ever,  wondrous  King! 

Born  to  redeem  and  strong  to  save:" 
Then  ask  the  monster — ^'Where's  thy  sting, 

And  where 's  thy  victory,  boasting  grave?" 

111  Rejoicing  in  the  Triumphs  of  Christ.    H.  M. 

REJOICE,  the  Lord  is  King, 
Your  God  and  King  adore; 
Mortals,  give  thanks  and  sing. 

And  triumph  evermore : 
Lift  up  the  heart,  lift  up  the  voice, 
Bejoice  aloud,  ye  saints,  rejoice. 

2  Bejoice,  the  Saviour  reigns, 
The  God  of  truth  and  love; 


PRAISE    TO    CHRIST.  241 

When  He  had  purged  our  stains, 

He  took  His  seat  above: 
Lift  up  the  heart,  lift  up  the  voice, 
Kejoice  aloud,  ye  saints,  rejoice. 

3  His  kingdom  cannot  fail, 

He  rules  o'er  earth  and  heaven; 
The  keys  of  death  and  hell 

Are  to  our  Jesus  given: 
Lift  up  the  heart,  lift  up  the  voice, 
Rejoice  aloud,  ye  saints,  rejoice. 

4  He  all  His  foes  shall  quell, 

Shall  all  our  sins  destroy; 
And  every  bosom  swell 

With  pure  seraphic  joy: 
Lift  up  the  heart,  lift  up  the  voice. 
Rejoice  aloud,  ye  saints,  rejoice. 

5  Rejoice  in  glorious  hope; 

Jesus  the  Judge  shall  come, 
And  take  His  servants  up 

To  their  eternal  home: 
We  soon  shall  hear  the  archangel's  voice, 
The  trump  of  God  shall  sound,  Rejoice. 

112        Victory  and  Dominion  of  Christ.        C.  M. 

ISIXG  my  Saviour's  wondrous  death; 
He  conquered  when  He  fell: 
"  'Tis  finished,"  said  His  dying  breath. 
And  shook  the  gates  of  hell. 

2  His  cross  a  sure  foundation  laid 

For  glory  and  renown. 
When,  through  the  regions  of  the  dead, 
He  23assed  to  reach  the  crown. 

3  Exalted  at  His  Father's  side. 

Sits  our  victorious  Lord; 
To  heaven  and  hell  His  hands  divide 
The  vengeance  or  reward. 

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242  THE   SAVIOUR. 

4  The  saints,  from  His  propitious  eye, 
Await  their  several  crowns; 
And  all  the  sons  of  darkness  fly 
.     The  terror  of  His  frowns. 

1]  3        Christ  exalted  and  interceding.     8s  &  7s. 

JESUS  hail,  enthroned  in  glory, 
There  for  ever  to  abide; 
All  the  heavenly  hosts  adore  Thee, 
Seated  at  Thy  Father's  side. 

2  There  for  sinners  Thou  art  pleading, 

There  Thou  dost  our  place  prepare; 
Ever  for  us  interceding, 
Till  in  glory  we  appear. 

3  Worship,  honour,  power,  and  blessing, 

Thou  art  worthy  to  receive ; 
Loudest  praises,  without  ceasing, 
Meet  it  is  for  us  to  give. 

114  Praise  for  Redemption.  L.  M. 

BLEST  Jesus,  when  Thy  cross  I  view, 
That  mystery  to  th'  angelic  host, 
I  gaze  with  grief  and  rapture  too, 
With  all  my  soul  in  wonder  lost. 

2  What  strange  compassion  filled  Thy  breast, 

That  brought  Thee  from  Thy  throne  on  high. 
To  woes  that  cannot  be  expressed, 
To  be  despised,  to  groan  and  die ! 

3  Was  it  for  man,  rebellious  man. 

Sunk  by  his  crimes  below  the  grave. 
Who,  justly  doomed  to  endless  pain. 
Found  none  to  pity  or  to  save  ? 

4  For  man  didst  Thou  forsake  the  sky. 

To  bleed  upon  the  accursed  tree  ? 
And  didst  Thou  taste  of  death,  to  buy 
Immortal  life  and  bliss  for  me  ? 


I 


PRAISE   TO    CHRIST.  243 

o  Had  I  a  voice  to  praise  Thy  name, 

Loud  as  the  trump  that  wakes  the  dead, 
Had  I  the  raptured  seraph's  flame, 
My  debt  of  love  could  ne'er  be  paid. 

6  Yet,  Lord,  a  sinner's  heart  receive, 

This  burdened  contrite  heart  of  mine ; 
Thou  knowest  I  've  nought  beside  to  give ; 
And  let  it  be  for  ever  Thine. 

115  Praise  to  the  Redeemer.  S.  M. 
4  WAKE,  and  sing  the  song 

l\.  Of  Moses  and  the  Lamb ; 
Wake  every  heart,  and  every  tongue, 
To  j^raise  the  Saviour's  name. 

2  Sing  of  His  dying  love. 

Sing  of  His  rising  power ; 
Sing  how  He  intercedes  above 
For  those  whose  sins  He  bore. 

3  Sing  on  your  heavenly  way. 

Ye  ransomed  sinners,,  sing  ; 
Sing  on    rejoicing  every  day, 
In  Christ,  the  eternal  King. 

4  Soon  shall  we  hear  Him  say, 

"  Ye  -blessed  children,  come !" 
Soon  will  He  call  us  hence  away, 
And  take  His  wanderers  home. 

116  Praise  to  the  Most  High.      10s  &  lis. 

YE  servants  of  God,  your  Master  23roclaim, 
And  publish  abroad  His  wonderful  name ; 
The  name  all-victorious  of  Jesus  extol ; 
His  kingdom  is  glorious.  Pie  rules  over  all. 

2  God  ruleth  on  high,  almighty  to  save ; 

And  still  He  ls  nigh — His  presence  we  have : 
The  great  congregation  His  triumph  shall  sing, 
Ascribing  salvation  to  Jesus  our  King. 


244  THE   SAVIOUR. 

3  Salvation  to  God,  who  sits  on  the  throne, 
Let  all  cry  aloud,  and  honour  the  Son : 
The  praises  of  Jesus  the  angels  proclaim, 
■Fall  down  on  their  faces,  and  worshij)  the  Lamb. 

4  Then  let  us  adore,  and  give  Him  His  right. 
All  glory,  and  power,  and  wisdom,  and  might ; 
All  honour  and  blessing,  with  angels  above, 
And  thanks  never  ceasing,  for  infinite  love. 


117  Grateful  Recollections.  8s  &  7s. 

COME,  Thou  Fount  of  every  blessing, 
Tune  my  heart  to  sing  Thy  grace ; 
Streams  of  mercy  never  ceasing 

Call  for  songs  of  loudest  praise. 
Teach  me  some  melodious  sonnet. 

Sung  by  flaming  tongues  above ; 
Praise  the  mount — O  fix  me  on  it, 
Mount  of  God's  unchanging  love. 

2  Here  I  raise  my  Ebenezer, 

Hither  by  Thy  help  I  'm  come ; 
And  I  hope,  by  Thy  good  pleasure, 

Safely  to  arrive  at  home. 
Jesus  sought  me  when  a  stranger. 

Wandering  from  the  fold  of  God ; 
He,  to  rescue  me  from  danger. 

Interposed  with  precious  blood. 

3  O !  to  grace  how  great  a  debtor. 

Daily  I  'm  constrained  to  be  I 
Let  that  grace,  Lord,  like  a  fetter. 

Bind  my  wandering  heart  to  Thee. 
Prone  to  wander.  Lord,  I  feel  it ; 

Prone  to  leave  the  God  I  love ; 
Here 's  my  heart,  Lord,  take  and  seal  it, 

Seal  it  from  Thy  courts  above. 


praise  to  christ.  245 

118  Exhortation  to  Praise  Christ.         C.  M. 

COME,  ye  that  love  the  Saviour's  name, 
And  joy  to  make  it  known ; 
The  Sovereign  of  your  heart  proclaim, 
And  bow  before  His  throne. 

2  Behold  your  King,  your  Saviour  crowned 

With  glories  all  divine ; 
And  tell  the  wondering  nations  round, 
How  bright  these  glories  shine. 

3  Infinite  power  and  boundless  grace 

In  Him  unite  their  rays : 
Ye  that  have  e'er  beheld  His  face, 
Can  ye  forbear  His  praise  ? 

4  When  in  His  earthly  courts  we  view 

The  glories  of  our  King, 
We  long  to  love  as  angels  do. 
And  wish  like  them  to  sing. 

5  And  shall  we  long  and  wish  in  vain  ? 

Lord,  teach  our  songs  to  rise : 
Thy  love  can  animate  the  strain, 
And  bid  it  reach  the  skies. 

6  O  happy  period  !  glorious  day  ! 

When  heaven  and  earth  shall  raise, 
With  all  their  powers,  the  raptured  lay, 
To  celebrate  Thy  praise. 

119  Jesus,  Lord  of  All.  C.  M. 

ALL  hail  the  power  of  Jesus'  name  ! 
Let  angels  prostrate  fall ; 
Bring  forth  the  royal  diadem. 
And  crown  Him  Lord  of  all. 

2  Ye  chosen  seed  of  Israel's  race, 
Ye  ransomed  from  the  fall ; 
Hail  Him,  who  saves  you  by  His  grace, 
And  crown  Him  Lord  of  all. 
21  • 


246  THE   SAVIOUR. 

3  Sinners,  whose  love  can  ne'er  forget 

The  wormwood  and  the  gall ; 
Go,  spread  your  trophies  at  His  feet, 
•    And  crown  Him  Lord  of  all.   • 

4  Let  every  kindred,  every  tribe, 

On  this  terrestrial  ball. 
To  Him  all  majesty  ascribe, 
And  crown  Him  Lord  of  all. 

5  O  that  with  yonder  sacred  throng, 

We  at  His  feet  may  fall; 
We  '11  join  the  everlasting  song. 
And  crown  Him  Lord  of  all. 

120  Gratitude  for  Kedeeming  Grace.     C.  M. 

AWAKE,  my  heart,  arise,  my  tongue. 
Prepare  a  tuneful  voice ;  7 

In  God,  the  life  of  all  my  joys,  / 

Aloud  will  I  rejoice. 

2  'Tis  He  adorned  my  naked  soul, 

And  made  salvation  mine ; 
Upon  a  poor,  polluted  worm. 
He  makes  His  graces  shine. 

3  And  lest  the  shadow  of  a  spot 

Should  on  my  soul  be  found. 
He  took  the  robe  the  Saviour  wrought, 
And  cast  it  all  around. 

4  How  far  the  heavenly  robe  excels 

What  earthly  princes  wear ! 
These  ornaments  how  bright  they  shine ! 
How  white  the  garments  are ! 

5  The  Spirit  wrought  my  faith,  and  love, 

And  hope,  and  every  grace ; 
But  Jesus  spent  His  life  to  work 
The  robe  of  righteousness. 


PRAISE   TO    CHRIST.  247 

6  Strangely,  my  soul,  art  thou  arrayed 
By  the  great  sacred  Three  ; 
In  sAveetest  harmony  of  praise, 
Let  all  thy  powers  agree. 

121  Praise  for  Loving-Kindness.  L.  M. 

AWAKE,  my  soul,  in  joyful  lays, 
And  sing  thy  great  Redeemer's  i)raise, 
He  justly  claims  a  song  from  thee  ; 
His  loving-kindness,  O  !  how  free  ! 

2  He  saw  me  ruined  in  the  fall. 
Yet  loved  me  notwithstanding  all ; 
He  saved  me  from  my  lost  estate ; 
His  loving-kindness,  O  !  how  great ! 

3  Though  numerous  hosts  of  mighty  foes, 
Though  earth  and  hell  my  way  oppose. 
He  safely  leads  my  soul  along ; 

His  loving-kindness,  O  !  how  strong  ! 

4  When  trouble,  like  a  gloomy  cloud. 
Has  gathered  thick,  and  thundered  loud, 
He  near  my  soul  has  always  stood ; 

His  loving-kindness,  O  !  how  good  ! 

5  Often  I  feel  my  sinful  heart. 
Prone  from  my  Saviour  to  depart ; 
But  though  I  oft  have  Him  forgot. 
His  loving-kindness  changes  not. 

6  Soon  shall  I  pass  the  gloomy  vale. 
Soon  all  my  mortal  powers  must  fail ; 
O  may  my  last  expiring  breath. 

His  loving-kindness  sing  in  death. 

7  Then,  let  me  mount  and  soar  away, 
To  the  bright  world  of  endless  day ; 
And  sing,  with  rapture  and  surprise, 
His  loving-kindness  in  the  skies. 


248  THE   SAVIOUR. 

122  Praise  for  the  Love  of  Christ.        C.  M, 

COME,  let  our  hearts  and  voices  join, 
To  praise  the  Saviour's  name ; 
Whose  truth  and  kindness  are  divine, 
Whose  love 's  a  constant  flame. 

2  When  most  we  need  His  gracious  hand, 

This  Friend  is  always  near ; 
With  heaven  and  earth  at  His  command, 
He  waits  to  answer  prayer. 

3  His  love  no  end  nor  measure  knows, 

No  change  can  turn  its  course; 
Immutably  the  same  it  flows, 
From  one  eternal  source. 

4  When  frowns  appear  to  veil  His  face, 

And  clouds  surround  His  throne ; 
He  hides  the  purpose  of  His  grace,  / 

To  make  it  better  known.  / 

5  And  when  our  dearest  comforts  fall, 

Before  His  sovereign  will, 
He  never  takes  away  our  all ; 
Himself  He  gives  us  still. 

123  Triumph  in  Christ.  C.  M. 

fN  every  trouble,  sharp  and  strong, 
My  soul  to  Jesus  flies ; 
My  anchor-hold  is  firm  in  Him, 
When  swelling  billows  rise. 

2  His  comforts  bear  my  spirits  up, 

I  trust  a  faithful  God ; 
The  sure  foundation  of  my  hope 
Is  in  a  Saviour's  blood. 

3  Loud  hallelujahs  sing,  my  soul, 

To  thy  Redeemer's  name ; 
In  joy,  in  sorrow,  life  and  death, 
His  love  is  still  the  same. 


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PRAISE   TO    CHRIST.  249 

124  The  Glory  of  Christ.  C.  M. 
rpHE  Head,  that  once  was  crowned  with  thorns, 
JL    Is  crowned  with  glory  now ; 

A  royal  diadem  adorns 
The  mighty  Victor's  brow. 

2  The  highest  place  that  heaven  affords 

Is  Thine,  is  Thine  by  right, — 
Thou  King  of  kings,  and  Lord  of  lords, 
And  heaven's  eternal  light. 

3  The  joy  of  all  who  dwell  above. 

The  joy  of  all  below, 
To  w^hom  Thou  dost  reveal  Thy  love, 
And  grant  Thy  name  to  know. 

4  To  whom  the  cross,  with  all  its  shame, 

AYith  all  its  grace,  is  given ; 
Their  name,  an  everlasting  name. 
Their  joy,  the  joy  of  heaven. 

5  They  suffer  with  Thee,  Lord,  below, 

They  reign  wdth  Thee  above. 
Their  everlasting  joy  to  know 
The  mysteries  of  Thy  love. 

6  Thy  cross,  dear  Lord,  is  life  and  health, 

Though  shame  and  death  to  Thee ; 
Thy  people's  hope,  Thy  people's  wealth, 
Their  song  eternally. 

125  Praise  to  the  Lamb.  8s. 

CiOME,  let  us  sing  the  song  of  songs — 
)  The  saints  in  heaven  began  the  strain — 
The  homage  which  to  Christ  belongs ; 
"Worthy  the  Lamb,  for  He  was  slain." 

2  Slain  to  redeem  us  by  His  blood, 
To  cleanse  from  every  sinful  stain. 
And  make  us  kings  and  priests  to  God — 
*'  Worthy  the  Lamb,  for  He  was  slain." 


250  THE   SAVIOUR. 

3  To  Him  who  suffered  on  the  tree, 

Our  souls,  at  His  soul's  price,  to  gain, 
Blessing,  and  praise,  and  glory  be : 
.  "Worthy  the  Lamb,  for  He  was- slain." 

4  To  Him,  enthroned  by  filial  right. 

All  power  in  heaven  and  earth  proclaim, 
Honour,  and  majesty,  and  might: 
"Worthy  the  Lamb,  for  He  was  slain." 

5  Long  as  we  live,  and  when  we  die. 

And  while  in  heaven  with  Him  we  reign. 
This  song  our  song  of  songs  shall  be, 
•"Worthy  the  Lamb,  for  He  was  slain." 

126  Praise  to  the  Trinity.  C.  M.  D. 

TO  God  be  glory,  peace  on  earth,       / 
To  all  mankind  good  will ;  / 

We  bless,  we  praise,  we  worship  Thee, 

And  glorify  Thee  still ; 
And  thanks  for  Thy  great  glory  give, 

That  fills  our  souls  with  light ; 
O  Lord,  our  heavenly  King,  the  God 
And  Father  of  all  might ! 

2  And  Thou,  begotten  Son  of  God, 

Before  all  time  begun, 
O  Jesus  Christ,  Thou  Lamb  of  God, 

The  Father's  only  Son ; 
Thou  who  the  sins  of  all  the  world 

Dost  fully  take  away. 
Have  mercy.  Saviour  of  mankind, 

And  hear  us  when  we  pray ! 

3  O  Thou,  who  art  at  God's  right  hand, 

Upon  the  Father's  throne, 
Have  mercy  on  us.  Thou,  O  Christ, 
Who  art  the  Holy  One ! 


PRAISE    TO    CHRIST.  251 

Thou,  only,  with  the  Holy  Ghost, 

Whom  earth  and  heaven  adore, 
In  glory  of  the  Father  art, 

Most  high  for  evermore. 

127  The  Star  of  Bethlehem.  8s  &  7s. 

WHEN  marshalled  on  the  nightly  plain, 
The  glittering  host  bestud  the  sky, 
One  star  alone,  of  all  the  train 

Can  fix  the  sinner's  wandering  eye. 
Hark  !  hark !  to  God  the  chorus  breaks, 

From  every  host,  from  every  gem ; 
But  one  alone,  the  Saviour  speaks : 
It  is  the  Star  of  Bethlehem. 

2  Once  on  the  raging  seas  I  rode : 

The  storm  was  loud,  the  night  was  dark ; 
The  ocean  yawned,  and  rudely  blowed 

The  wind  that  tossed  my  foundering  bark. 
Deep  horror  then  my  vitals  froze ; 

Death-struck  I  ceased  the  tide  to  stem ; 
When  suddenly  a  star  arose ! 

It  was  the  Star  of  Bethlehem. 

3  It  was  my  guide,  my  light,  my  all ; 

It  bade  my  dark  forebodings  cease ; 
And  through  the  storm,  and  danger's  thrall, 

It  led  me  to  the  port  of  jieace. 
Now  safely  moored,  my  perils  o'er, 

I  '11  sing,  first  in  night's  diadem, 
For  ever  and  for  evermore. 

The  Star — the  Star  of  Bethlehem  ! 

128  Pralse  to  Christ.  L.  M. 

THOU  only  Sovereign  of  my  heart. 
My  refuge,  my  almighty  friend ; — 
And  can  my  soul  from  Thee  depart, 
On  whom  alone  my  hopes  depend? 


252  HOLY   SPIEIT. 

2  Eternal  life  Thy  words  impart, 

On  these  my  fainting  spirit  lives ; 
Here  sweeter  comforts  cheer  my  heart, 
Than  all  the  round  of  nature  gives. 

3  Let  earth's  alluring  joys  combine ; 

While  Thou  art  near,  in  vain  they  call : 
One  smile,  one  blissful  smile  of  Thine, 
My  dearest  Lord,  outweighs  them  all. 

4  Thy  name,  my  inmost  powers  adore  ; 

Thou  art  my  life,  my  joy,  my  care ; 
Depart  from  Thee  ? — 'tis  death — 'tis  more ! 
'Tis  endless  ruin— deep  despair ! 

5  Low  at  Thy  feet  my  soul  would  lie ; 

Here  safety  dwells,  and  peace  divine ; 
Still  let  me  live  beneath  Thine  eye,  / 
For  life,  eternal  life  is  Thine.        / 

HOLY  SPIRIT. 

CHARACTER  AND  OFFICES. 
129       The  Spirit  Eternal  and  Almighty.     L.  M. 

ETERNAL  Spirit,  we  confess 
And  sing  the  wonders  of  Thy  grace : 
Thy  power  conveys  our  blessings  down, 
From  God  the  Father  and  the  Son. 

2  Enlightened  by  Thy  heavenly  ray. 
Our  shades  and  darkness  turn  to  day  ; 
Thine  inward  teachings  make  us  know 
Our  danger  and  our  refuge  too. 

3  Thy  power  and  glory  work  within, 
And  break  the  chains  of  reigning  sin ; 
Do  our  imperious  lusts  subdue, 

And  form  our  wretched  hearts  anew. 

4  The  troubled  conscience  knows  Thy  voice, 
Thy  cheering  words  awake  our  joys; 


CHARACTER    AND    OFFICES.  253 


Thy  words  allay  the  stormy  wind, 
And  calm  the  snrges  of  the  mind. 


130  The  Spirit  the  Source  of  Life  and    L.  M. 

Light. 

FATHEE  of  mercies,  God  of  love, 
Send  down  Thy  Spirit  from  above ; 
Let  me  His  sacred  influence  feel, 
To  quicken,  purify,  and  heal. 

2  ]\Iay  He  these  stubborn  lusts  subdue, 
And  form  my  nature  all  anew ; 

To  Thee  my  grovelling  spirit  raise. 
Excite  to  humble  prayer  and  praise. 

3  He  is  the  source  of  every  grace, 
Of  light,  and  life,  and  holiness ; 
By  Him  alone  may  I  be  taught, 

And  all  my  works  in  Him  be  wrought. 

4  O !  let  Thy  Holy  Spirit  come, 

And  make  my  heart  His  constant  home. 
There  His  abundant  grace  disj^lay, 
And  lead  me  in  a  perfect  way. 

131  The  Spirit  Illuminating.  C.  M. 
rPHE  Spirit  breathes  upon  the  word, 

X    And  brings  the  truth  to  sight ; 
Precepts  and  promises  afford 
A  sanctifying  light, 

2  A  glory  gilds  the  sacred  page, 

Majestic,  like  the  sun  ; 
It  gives  a  light  to  every  age, 
It  gives,  but  borrows  none. 

3  The  hand  that  gave  it  still  supplies 

The  gracious  light  and  heat : 
His  truths  upon  the  nations  rise ; 
They  rise,  but  never  set. 

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254  HOLY    SPIRIT. 

4  Let  everlasting  thanks  be  Thine, 

For  such  a  bright  display, 
As  makes  a  world  of  darkness  shine 
With  beams  of  heavenly  day.   . 

5  My  soul  rejoices  to  pursue 

The  steps  of  Him  I  love. 
Till  glory  breaks  upon  my  view, 
In  brighter  worlds  above. 

132  Grieving  the  Spirit.  S.  M. 

AND  cast  thou,  sinner,  slight 
The  call  of  love  divine  ? 
Shall  God  with  tenderness  invite. 
And  gain  no  thought  of  thine? 

2  Wilt  thou  not  cease  to  grieve    / 

The  Spirit  from  thy  breast. 
Till  He  thy  wretched  soul  shall  leave 
With  all  thy  sins  oppressed  ? 

3  To-day  a  pardoning  God 

Will  hear  the  suppliant  pray : 
To-day  a  Saviour's  cleansing  blood 
Will  wash  thy  guilt  away. 

4  But  grace  so  dearly  bought. 

If  yet  thou  wilt  despise, 
Thy  fearful  doom  with  vengeance  fraught, 
AVill  fill  thee  with  surprise. 

133  Grieved  Spirit  Besought.  L.  M. 

STAY,  thou  insulted  Spirit,  stay. 
Though  I  have  done  Thee  such  despitep 
Cast  not  the  sinner  quite  away. 
Nor  take  Thine  everlasting  flight. 

2  Though  I  have  most  unfaithful  been 
Of  all,  who  e^er  Thy  grace  received, 
Ten  thousand  times  Thy  goodness  seen. 
Ten  thousand  times  Thy  goodness  grieved : 


CHARACTER    AND    OFFICES.  255 

3  Yet  O  the  chief  of  sinners  spare, 
In  hononr  of  my  great  lligh  Priest ; 
Nor  in  Thy  righteons  anger  swear, 

I  shall  not  see  Thy  people's  rest. 

4  If  yet  Tlion  canst  my  sins  forgive, 
E'en  now,  O  Lord,  relieve  my  Avoes ; 
Into  Thy  rest  of  love  receive. 
And  bless  me  with  a  calm  repose. 

5  E'en  now  my  weary  soul  release. 
And  raise  me  by  Thy  gracious  hand ; 
Guide  me  into  Thy  perfect  j)eace. 
And  bring  me  to  the  promised  land. 

134  The  Striving  of  the  Spirit.  L.  M. 

SAY,  sinner,  hath  a  voice  within, 
Oft  w^hispered  to  thy  secret  soul, 
Urged  thee  to  leave  the  ways  of  sin, 
And  yield  thy  heart  to  God's  control  ? 

2  Hath  something  met  thee  in  the  path 

Of  w^orldliness  and  vanity. 
And  pointed  to  the  coming  wrath, 

And  warned  thee  from  that  wrath  to  flee  ? 

3  Sinner,- it  was  a  heavenly  voice, 

It  w^as  the  Spirit's  gracious  call ; 
It  bade  thee  make  the  better  choice, 
And  haste  to  seek  in  Christ  thine  all. 

4  Spurn  not  the  call  to  life  and  light ; 

Regard  in  time  the  warning  kind  ; 
That  call  thou  mayst  not  always  slight, 
And  yet  the  gate  of  mercy  find. 

5  God's  Spirit  will  not  always  strive 

With  hardened,  self-destroying  man ; 
Ye  who  persist  His  love  to  grieve. 
May  never  hear  His  voice  again. 


256  HOLY    SPIRIT. 

6  Sinner,  perhaps  this  very  day, 
Thy  last  accepted  time  may  be ; 
O !  should'st  thou  grieve  Him  now  away, 
.    Then  hope  may  never  beam  on  thee. 

135  The  Comforter.  S.  M, 

BLEST  Comforter  Divine, 
Whose  rays  of  heavenly  love 
Amid  our  gloom  and  darkness  shine, 
And  point  our  souls  above ; 

2  Thou  who,  with  ^^  still,  small  voice,'' 

Dost  sto]3  the  sinner's  way. 
And  bid  the  mourning  saint  rejoice. 
Though  earthly  joys  decaV; 

3  Thou  whose  inspiring  breath 

Can  make  the  cloud  of  care, 
And  e'en  the  gloomy  vale  of  death, 
A  smile  of  glory  wear ; 

4  Thou,  who  dost  fill  the  heart 

With  love  to  all  our  race. 
Blest  Comforter!  to  us  impart 
The  blessings  of  Thy  grace. 

136  The  Spirit's  Influences.  S.  M. 
nOME,  Holy  Spirit,  come ; 

\J  Let  Thy  bright  beams  arise ; 
Dispel  the  darkness  from  our  minds, 
And  open  Thou  our  eyes. 

2  Revive  our  drooping  faith; 

Our  doubts  and  fears  remove; 
And  kindle  in  our  breasts  the  flame 
Of  never-dying  love. 

3  Convince  us  of  our  sin, 

Then  lead  to  Jesus'  blood; 
And  to  our  wondering  view  reveal 
The  gracious  love  of  God. 


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CHARACTER   AND   OFFICES.  257 

4  'Tis  Thine  to  cleanse  the  heart, 

To  sanctify  the  soul, 
To  pour  fresh  life  on  every  part. 
And  new  create  the  whole. 

5  Dwell,  therefore,  in  our  hearts  ; 

Our  minds  from  bondage  free; 
Then  shall  we  know,  and  praise,  and  love 
The  Father,  Son,  and  Thee. 

137  Prayer  for  the  Descent  of  the  Spirit.  C.  M. 

COiME,  Holy  Spirit,  heavenly  Dove, 
With  all  Thy  quickening  powers. 
Kindle  a  flame  of  sacred  love 
In  these  cold  hearts  of  ours. 

2  Look  how  we  grovel  here  below. 

Fond  of  these  trifling  toys : 
Our  souls  can  neither  fly  nor  go 
To  reach  eternal  joys. 

3  In  vain  we  tune  our  formal  songs, 

In  vain  we  strive  to  rise; 
Hosannas  languish  on  our  tongues, 
And  our  devotion  dies. 

4  Dear  Lord,  and  shall  we  ever  live 

At  this  poor  dying  rate ; 
Our  love  so  faint,  so  cold  to  Thee, 
And  Thine  to  us  so  great? 

5  Come,  Holy  Spirit,  heavenly  Dove, 

With  all  Thy  quickening  powers, 
Come,  shed  abroad  a  Saviour's  love, 
And  that  shall  kindle  ours. 

138  Prayer  for  the  Spirit's  Influences.     L.  M. 

C10ME,  gracious  Spirit,  heavenly  Dove, 
/  With  light  and  comfort  from  above; 
Be  Thou  our  guardian,  Thou  our  guide ; 
O'er  every  thought  and  step  preside. 

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258  HOLY  SPIRIT. 

2  The  light  of  truth  to  us  display, 

And  make  us  know  and  choose  Thy  way; 
Plant  holy  fear  in  every  heart, 
.  That  we  from  God  may  not  depart. 

3  Lead  us  to  holiness — the  road 

That  we  must  take  to  dwell  with  God ; 
Lead  us  to  Christ,  the  living  way, 
Nor  let  us  from  His  precepts  stray. 

4  Lead  us  to  God,  our  final  rest, 
In  His  enjoyment  to  be  blest ; 
Lead  us  to  heaven,  the  seat  of  bliss, 
Where  pleasure  in  perfection  is. 

139  Prayer  to  the  Spirit.  7s. 

GRACIOUS  Spirit,  Love  divine. 
Let  Thy  light  within  me  shine ; 
All  my  guilty  fears  remove, 
Fill  me  full  of  heaven  and  love. 

2  Speak  Thy  pardoning  grace  to  me. 
Set  the  burdened  sinner  free ; 
Lead  me  to  the  Lamb  of  God, 
Wash  me  in  His  precious  blood. 

3  Life  and  peace  to  me  impart. 
Seal  salvation  on  my  heart; 
Breathe  Thyself  into  my  breast, 
Earnest  of  immortal  rest. 

4  Let  me  never  from  Thee  stray. 
Keep  me  in  the  narrow  way ; 
Fill  my  soul  with  joy  divine. 
Keep  me.  Lord,  for  ever  Thine. 

140  Invocation  of  the  Spirit.  L.  M. 

COME,  Holy  Spirit,  calm  my  mind. 
And  fit  me  to  approach  my  God ; 
Remove  each  vain,  each  worldly  thought, 
And  lead  me  to  Thy  blest  abode. 


man's  ruined  condition.  259 

2  Hast  Thou  imparted  to  my  soul 

A  living  spark  of  holy  fire  ? 
O  !  kindle  now  the  sacred  flame, 
Make  me  to  burn  with  pure  desire. 

3  A  brighter  faith  and  hope  impart, 

And  let  me  now  my  Saviour  see : 
O !  soothe  and  cheer  my  burdened  heart. 
And  bid  my  spirit  rest  in  Thee. 

141  Invocation  to  the  Holy  Spirit.  Ts. 

HOLY  Ghost,  with  light  divine. 
Shine  upon  this  heart  of  mine ; 
Chase  the  shades  of  night  away, 
Turn  the  darkness  into  day. 

2  Holy  Ghost,  with  power  divine, 
Cleanse  this  guilty  heart  of  mine ; 
Long  has  sin,  without  control, 
Held  dominion  o'er  my  soul. 

3  Holy  Ghost,  with  joy  divine. 
Cheer  this  saddened  heart  of  mine ; 
Bid  my  many  woes  depart. 

Heal  my  wounded,  bleeding  heart. 

4  Holy  Spirit,  all  divine. 

Dwell  within  this  heart  of  mine ; 
Cast  down  every  idol  throne. 
Reign  supreme — and  reign  alone. 

SALVATION  NEEDED. 
MAN'S  RUINED  CONDITION. 

142  Total  Depravity.  C.  M. 

SIN,  like  a  venomous  disease, 
Infects  our  vital  blood  : 
The  only  balm  is  sovereign  grace, 
And  the  physician  God. 


260  SALVATION    NEEDED. 

2  Our  beauty  and  our  strength  are  fled, 

And  we  draw  near  to  death ; 
But  Christ,  the  Lord,  recalls  the  dead, 
•    With  His  almighty  breath. 

3  Madness  by  nature  reigns  within, 

The  passions  burn  and  rage ; 
Till  God's  own  Son,  with  skill  divine. 
The  inward  fire  assuage. 

143  Guilt  and  Helplessness  of  Man.        S.  M, 

AH  !  how  shall  fallen  man 
Be  just  before  his  (iod  ? 
If  He  contend  in  righteousness. 
We  fall  beneath  His  rod. 

2  If  He  our  ways  should  mark 

With  strict  inquiring  eyes. 
Could  we  for  one  of  thousand  faults, 
A  just  excuse  devise  ? 

3  All-seeing,  powerful  God, 

Who  can  with  Thee  contend  ? 
Or  who  that  tries  the  unequal  strife, 
Shall  prosper  in  the  end  ? 

4  The  mountains,  in  Thy  wrath. 

Their  ancient  seats  forsake  ; 
The  trembling  earth  deserts  her  place, 
Her  rooted  pillars  shake. 

5  Ah !  how  shall  guilty  man. 

Contend  with  such  a  God  ? 
None,  none  can  meet  Him  and  escape. 
But  through  the  Saviour's  blood. 

144  Deceitfulness  of  Sin.  C.  M. 

SIN  has  a  thousand  treacherous  arts 
To  practise  on  the  mind ; 
With  flattering  looks  she  tempts  our  hearts, 
But  leaves  a  sting  behind. 


IMPORTANCE   OF    RELIGION.  261 

2  With  names  of  virtue  she  deceives 

The  aged  and  the  young ; 
And  while  the  heedless  wretch  believes, 
She  makes  his  fetters  strong. 

3  She  pleads  for  all  the  joys  she  brings, 

And  gives  a  fair  pretence ; 
But  cheats  the  soul  of  heavenly  things. 
And  chains  it  down  to  sense. 


IMPORTANCE  OF  RELIGION. 

145  Excellence  of  Religion.  C.  M. 

RELIGION  is  the  chief  concern 
Of  mortals  here  below, 
May  I  its  great  importance  learn. 
Its  sovereign  virtue  know ! 

2  More  needful  this,  than  glittering  w^ealth, 

Or  aught  the  world  bestows ; 
Nor  reputation,  food  nor  health. 
Can  give  us  such  repose. 

3  Religion  should  our  thoughts  engage, 

Amidst  our  youthful  bloom ; 
'Twill  fit  us  for  declining  age. 
And  for  the  awful  tomb. 

4  O !  may  my  heart,  by  grace  renewed, 

Be  my  Redeemer's  throne ; 
And  be  my  stubborn  will  subdued. 
His  government  to  own. 

5  Let  deep  repentance,  faith  and  love, 

Be  joined  with  godly  fear ; 
And  all  my  conversation  prove 
My  heart  to  be  sincere. 


262  SALVATION    KEVEALED. 

VALUE  OF  THE  SOUL. 

146  Value  of  the  Soul.  C.  M, 

WHAT  is  the  thing  of  greatest  price, 
The  whole  creation  round  ; ' 
That  which  was  lost  in  paradise, 
That  which  in  Christ  was  found  ? 

2  The  soul  of  man,  Jehovah's  breath. 

That  keeps  two  worlds  at  strife ; 
Hell  moves  beneath  to  work  its  death, 
Heaven  stoops  to  give  it  life. 

3  God,  to  redeem  it,  did  not  spare 

His  well-beloved  Son ; 
Jesus,  to  save  it,  deigned  to  bear 
The  sins  of  all  in  one. 

4  And  is  this  treasure  borne  below, 

In  earthen  vessels  frail  ? 
Can  none  its  utmost  value  know. 
Till  flesh  and  spirit  fail  ? 

5  Then  let  us  gather  round  the  cross, 

That  knowledge  to  obtain  ; 
Not  by  the  soul's  eternal  loss, 
But  everlasting  gain. 

SALVATION  REVEALED. 

THE  SCHIPTURES 

147  The  Excellence  or  the  Scriptures.     C.  M. 

LADEN  with  guilt,  and  full  of  fears, 
I  fly  to  Thee,  my  Lord, 
And  not  a  glimpse  of  hope  appears. 
But  in  Thy  written  word. 

2  The  volume  of  my  Father's  grace, 
Does  all  my  grief  assuage : 
Here  I  behold  my  Saviour's  face. 
Almost  in  every  page. 


THE   SCRIPTURES.  263 

3  This  is  the  field  where  hidden  lies 

The  pearl  of  price  unknown ; 
That  merchant  is  divinely  wise 
Who  makes  the  pearl  his  own. 

4  Here  consecrated  water  flows 

To  quench  my  thirst  of  sin ; 
Here  the  fair  tree  of  know^ledge  grows, 
No  danger  dwells  therein. 

5  O  may  Thy  counsels,  mighty  God, 

My  roving  feet  command : 
Nor  I  forsake  the  happy  road 
That  leads  to  Thy  right  hand. 

148         Christ's  Glory  Unveiled  in  the        C.  M. 
Scriptures. 

THOU  lovely  Source  of  true  delight, 
Whom  I  unseen  adore ; 
Unveil  Thy  beauties  to  my  sight, 
That  I  may  love  Thee  more. 

2  Thy  glory  o'er  creation  shines  ; 

But  in  Thy  sacred  word, 
I  read  in  fairer,  brighter  lines, 
My  bleeding,  dying  Lord. 

3  'Tis  here,  whene'er  my  comforts  droop, 

And  sins  and  sorrows  rise, 
Thy  love  with  cheerful  beams  of  hope, 
My  fainting  heart  supplies. 

4  Jesus,  my  Lord,  my  life,  my  light, 

O  !  come  with  blissful  ray  ; 
Break  radiant  through  the  shades  of  night, 
And  chase  my  fears  away. 

5  Then  shall  my  soul  with  rapture  trace 

The  wonders  of  Thy  love ; 
But  the  full  glories  of  Thy  face 
Are  only  known  above. 


264  SALVATION   EEyEALED. 

149  Richness  of  the  Scriptures.  C.  M. 

FATHER  of  mercies,  in  Thy  word, 
What  endless  glory  shines  ! 
For  ever  be  Thy  name  adored, 
For  these  celestial  lines. 

2  Here  may  the  wretched  sons  of  want 

Exhaustless  riches  find ; 
Riches,  above  what  earth  can  grant, 
And  lasting  as  the  mind. 

3  Here  the  Redeemer's  welcome  voice 

Spreads  heavenly  p^ace  around; 
And  life  and  everlasting  joys 
Attend  the  blissful  sound. 

4  O  !  may  these  heavenly  pages  be 

My  ever  dear  delight ; 
And  still  new  beauties  may  I  see, 
And  still  increasing  light. 

5  Divine  Instructor,  gracious  Lord, 

Be  Thou  for  ever  near ! 
Teach  me  to  love  Thy  sacred  word. 
And  view  my  Saviour  there. 

150  The  Bible  Precious.  C.  M. 

HOW  precious  is  the  book  divine. 
By  inspiration  given ! 
Bright  as  a  lamp  its  doctrines  shine, 
To  guide  our  souls  to  heaven. 

2  It  sweetly  cheers  our  drooping  hearts. 

In  this  dark  vale  of  tears  ; 
Life,  light,  and  joy,  it  still  imparts. 
And  quells  our  rising  fears. 

3  This  lamp,  through  all  the  tedious  night 

Of  life,  shall  guide  our  way. 
Till  we  behold  the  clearer  light 
Of  an  eternal  day. 


TUE   GOSPEL.  265 

THE  GQSPEL. 

151  The  Gospel,  a  Source  of  Blessepness.    C.  M. 

NOT  to  the  terrors  of  the  Lord, 
The  tempest,  fire,  and  smoke  ; 
Not  to  the  thunder  of  that  word, 
Which  God  on  Sinai  spoke ; 

2  But  we  are  come  to  Sion's  hill. 

The  city  of  our  God, 
Where  milder  words  declare  His  will, 
And  spread  His  love  abroad. 

3  Behold  the  innumerable  host 

Of  angels  clothed  in  light ; 
Behold  the  spirits  of  the  just. 
Whose  faith  is  turned  to  sight. 

4  Behold  the  blest  assembly  there, 

AVhose  names  are  writ  in  heaven ; 
And  God,  the  Judge  of  all,  declares 
Their  vilest  sins  forgiven. 

5  The  saints  on  earth,  and  all  the  dead, 

But  one  communion  make ; 
All  join  in  Christ,  their  living  Head, 
And  of  His  grace  partake. 

6  In  such  society  as  this 

My, weary  soul  would  rest : 
The  man  that  dwells  where  Jesus  is, 
Must  be  for  ever  blest. 

152  Fulness  of  the  Gospel.  L.  M. 

G^  OD,  in  the  gospel  of  his  Son, 
1"  Makes  His  eternal  counsels  known ; 
Where  love  in  all  its  glory  shines. 
And  truth  is  drawn  in  fairest  lines. 
2  Here  sinners,  of  an  humble  frame. 

May  taste  His  grace,  and  learn  His  name, 
May  read  in  characters  of  blood. 
The  wisdom,  power,  and  grace  of  God. 

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266  SALVATION    REVEALED. 

3  The  prisoner  here  may  break  his  chains; 
The  weary,  rest  from  all  his  pains ; 

The  captive  feel  his  bondage  cease ; 
The  mourner  find  the  way  of  peace. 

4  Here  faith  reveals  to  mortal  eyes 
A  brighter  world  beyond  the  skies : 

Here  shines  the  light  which  guides  our  way, 
From  earth  to  realms  of  endless  day. 

T)  O!  grant  us  grace,  almighty  Lord, 
To  read  and  mark  Tl/y  holy  word ; 
Its  truths  with  meekness  to  receive, 
And  by  its  holy  precepts  live. 

153  Gospel's  Joyful  Sound.  L.  M. 

(■OME,  dearest  Lord,  who  reignest  above, 
J  And  draw  me  with  the  cords  of  love, 
And  while  the  gospel  does  abound, 
O  !  may  I  know  the  joyful  sound ! 

2  Sweet  are  the  tidings,  free  the  grace. 
It  brings  to  our  apostate  race : 

It  spreads  a  heavenly  light  around ; 
O  !  may  I  know  the  joyful  sound ! 

3  The  gospel  bids  the  sin-sick  soul 
Look  up  to  Jesus  and  be  whole ; 

In  Him  are  peace  and  pardon  found ; 
O  !  may  I  know  the  joyful  sound  ! 

4  It  stems  the  tide  of  swelling  grief ; 
Affords  the' needy  sure  relief ; 
Releases  those  by  Satan  bound ; 

O  !  may  I  know  the  joyful  sound ! 

154  The  Gospel's  Welcome.  Ts, 

NOW  begin  the  heavenly  theme, 
Sing  aloud  in  Jesus'  name ; 
Ye,  who  His  salvation  prove, 
Triumph  in  redeeming  love. 


THE   GOSPEL.  267 

2  Ye,  who  see  the  Father's  grace 
Beaming  in  the  Saviours  face, 
As  to  Canaan  on  ye  move. 
Praise  and  bless  redeeming  love. 

3  Mourning  souls,  dry  up  your  tears ; 
Banish  all  your  guilty  fears ; 

See  your  guilt  and  eur.se  remove, 
Cancelled  by  redeeming  love. 

4  Ye,  alas !  who  long  have  been 
Willing  slaves  to  death  and  sin. 
Now  from  blis^;  no  longer  rove, 
Stop  and  taste  redeeming  love. 

5  Welcome  all,  by  sin  oppressed, 
Welcome  to  His  sacred  rest ; 
Nothing  brought  Him  from  above, 
Nothing  but  redeeming  love. 

6  When  His  Spirit  leads  us  home, 
When  we  to  His  glory  come, 
We  shall  all  the  fulness  prove 
Of  our  Lord's  redeeming  love. 

155      The  Gospel  is  the  Power  of  God  to     L.  M. 
Salvation. 

WHAT  shall  the  dying  sinner  do. 
That  seeks  relief  for  all  his  wo  ? 
WTiere  shall  the  guilty  conscience  find 
Ease  for  the  torment  of  the  mind  ? 

2  How  shall  we  get  our  crimes  forgiven, 
Or  form  our  nature  fit  for  heaven  ? 
Can  souls,  all  o'er  defiled  with  sin. 

Make  their  own  powers  and  passions  clean  ? 

3  In  vain  we  search,  in  vain  we  try, 
Till  Jesus  brings  His  gospel  nigh ; 
'Tis  there  the  power  and  glory  dwell. 
That  save  rebellious  souls  from  hell. 


268  SALVATION  KEVEALED. 

4  This  is  the  pillar  of  our  hope 
That  bears  our  fainting  spirits  up  ; 
We  read  the  grace,  we  trust  the  word, 
And  find  salvation  in  the  Lord.    . 

156  The  Excellency  of  the  Christiai?^    L.  M. 

'  Eeligion. 

LET  everlasting  glories  crown 
Thy  head,  my  Satiour,  and  my  Lord  ; 
Thy  hands  have  broi/ght  salvation  down, 
And  writ  the  blessings  in  Thy  word. 

2  In  vain  the  trembling  conscience  seeks 

Some  solid  ground  to  rest  upon  : 
With  long  despair  the  spirit  breaks. 
Till  we  apply  to  Christ  alone. 

3  How  w^ell  Thy  blessed  truths  agree  ! 

How  wise  and  holy  Thy  commands ! 
Thy  promises,  how  firm  they  be ! 

How  firm  our  hope  and  comfort  stands ! 

4  Should  all  the  forms  that  men  devise 

Assault  my  faith  with  treacherous  art, 
I  '11  call  them  vanity  and  lies, 
And  bind  the  gospel  to  my  heart. 

157  Excellency  of  the  Gospel.  C.  M. 

0!  HAPPY  is  the  man  who  hears 
Instruction's  warning  voice. 
And  who  celestial  wisdom  makes 
His  early,  only  choice. 

2  For  she  has  treasures  greater  far 

Than  eastern  climes  unfold ;     * 
More  precious  are  her  bright  rewards 
Than  gems  or  stores  of  gold. 

3  Her  right  hand  offers  to  the  just 

Immortal,  happy  days ; 
Her  left,  imperishable  wealth 
And  heavenly  crowns  displays. 


THE    LAW    AND    GOSPEL.  269 


4  And,  as  her  holy  labours  rise, 
So  her  rewards  increase ; 
Her  ways  are  ways  of  pleasantness 
And  all  her  paths  are  peace. 


THE  LAW  AND  GOSPEL. 

158  The  Law  and  Gospel  Contrasted.       S.  M. 

THE  law  by  Moses  came, 
But  peace,  and  truth,  and  love 
Were  brought  by  Christ,  a  nobler  name, 
Descending  from  above. 

2  Amidst  the  house  of  God, 

Their  different  works  were  done ; 
Moses  a  faithful  servant  stood, 
But  Christ,  a  faithful  Son. 

3  Then  to  His  new  commands 

Be  strict  obedience  paid ; 
O'er  all  His  Father's  house  He  stands 
The  Sovereign  and  the  Head. 

159  The  Law  and  Gospel  Contrasted.      L.  M. 

THE -law  commands  and  makes  us  know 
What  duties  to  our  God  we  owe ; 
But  'tis  the  gospel  must  reveal 
Where  lies  our  strength  to  do  His  will. 

2  The  law  discovers  guilt  and  sin, 

And  shows  how  vile  our  hearts  have  been : 
Only  the  gospel  can  express 
Forgiving  love  and  cleansing  grace, 

3  What  curses  does  the  law  denounce 
Against  the  man  that  fails  but  once ! 
But  in  the  gospel  Christ  appears, 
Pardoning  the  guilt  of  numerous  years. 

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270  SALVATION    PROVIDED. 

4  My  soul,  no  more  attempt  to  draw 
Thy  life  and  comfort  from  the  law : 
Fly  to  the  hope  the  gospel  gives : 
The  man  that  trusts  the  promise^  lives. 

160  The  Law  and  Gospel  joined  in  S.  M. 

Scripture. 

THE  Lord  declared  His  will, 
And  keeps  the/world  in  awe ; 
Amidst  the  smoke  on  Sinai's  hill, 
Breaks  out  His  fiery  law. 

%  The  Lord  reveals  His  face, 
And  smiling  from  above 
Sends  down  the  gospel  of  His  grace, 
The  epistles  of  His  love. 

3  We  read  the  heavenly  word. 
We  take  the  offered  grace. 
Obey  the  statutes  of  the  Lord, 
And  trust  His  promises. 

SALVATION   PEOVIDED. 

GRACE  AND  ITS  SOURCE. 

161  Efficacy  of  Grace.  S.  M. 

GHACE !  'tis  a  charming  sound, 
Harmonious  to  mine  ear  : 
Heaven  with  the  echo  shall  resound, 
And  all  the  earth  shall  hear. 

2  Grace  first  contrived  the  way 

To  save  rebellious  man ; 
And  all  the  steps  that  grace  display, 
Which  drew  the  wondrous  plan. 

3  Grace  first  inscribed  my  name 

In  God's  eternal  book ; 
'Twas  grace  that  gave  me  to  the  Lamb, 
Who  all  my  sorrows  took. 


GRACE    AND    ITS   SOURCE.  271 

4  Grace  led  my  roving  feet 

To  tread  the  lieavoiily  road ; 
And  new  supplies  each  hour  I  meet, 
AVhile  pressing  on  to  God. 

0  Grace  taught  my  soul  to  pray, 
And  made  mine  eyes  o'erflow : 
'Twas  grace  that  kept  me  to  this  day. 
And  will  not  let  me  go. 

6  Grace  all  the  work  shall  crown. 
Through  everlasting  days ; 
It  lays  in  heaven  the  topmost  stone,  * 

And  well  deserves  the  praise. 

162  Wonders  of  Redemption.  C.  M. 

PLUNGED  in  a  gulf  of  dark  despir. 
We  wretched  sinners  lay, 
Without  one  cheerful  beam  of  hope. 
Or  spark  of  glimmering  day. 

2  With  pitying  eye  the  Prince  of  grace 

Beheld  our  helpless  grief ; 
He  saw,  and,  O  amazing  love ! 
He  ran  to  our  relief. 

3  Down  -from  the  shining  seats  above, 

With  joyful  haste  He  fled, 
Entered  the  grave  in  mortal  flesh. 
And  dwelt  among  the  dead. 

4  He  spoiled  the  powers  of  darkness  thus, 

And  brake  our  iron  chains ; 
Jesus  lias  freed  our  captive  souls 
From  everlasting  pains. 

5  O !  for  this  love,  let  rocks  and  hills 

Their  lasting  silence  break  ; 
And  all  harmonious  human  tongues 
The  Saviour's  ji raises  speak. 


272  SALVATION    PKOVIDED. 

163  Triumphant  Grace.  C.  M. 

AMAZING  grace  !  how  sweet  the  sound, 
That  saved  a  wretch  like  me ! 
I  once  was  lost  but  now  am  found, 
Was  blind,  but  now  I  see. 


2  'Twas  grace  that  taiight  my  heart  to  fear, 

And  grace  my  fears  relieved; 
How  precious  did  that  grace  appear, 
The  hour  I  first  believed ! 

3  Through  many  dangers,  toils  and  snares, 

I  have  already  come ; 
'Tis  grace  has  brought  me  safe  thus  far, 
And  grace  will  lead  me  home. 

4  The  Lord  has  promised  good  to  me, 

His  word  my  hope  secures ; 
He  will  my  shield  and  portion  be. 
As  long  as  life  endures. 

5  And  when  this  flesh  and  heart  shall  fail, 

And  mortal  life  shall  cease ; 
I  shall  possess,  within  the  veil, 
A  life  of  jo}^  and  peace. 

6  The  earth  shall  soon  dissolve  like  snow, 

The  sun  forbear  to  shine ; 
But  God  who  called  me  here  below. 
Will  be  for  ever  mine. 


ATONEMENT. 

164        Faith  in  the  Sacrifice  of  Christ.       S.  M. 

NOT  all  the  blood  of  beasts 
On  Jewish  altars  slain, 
Could  give  the  guilty  conscience  peace, 
Or  wash  away  the  stain. 


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ATONEMENT.  273 

2  But  Christ,  the  heavenly  Lamb, 

Takes  all  our  sins  away : 
A  sacrifice  of  nobler  name, 
And  richer  blood  than  they. 

3  My  faith  would  lay  her  hand 

On  that  dear  head  of  Thine, 
While  like  a  penitent  I  stand, 
And  there  confess  my  sin. 

4  My  soul  looks  back  to  see 

The  burdens  Thou  didst  bear. 
When  hanging  on  the  cursed  tree,  * 

And  hopes  her  guilt  was  there. 

5  Bdieving,  we  rejoice 

To  see  the  curse  remove ; 
We  bless  the  Lamb  with  cheerful  voice, 
And  sing  His  bleeding  love. 

165     Salvation  by  the  Blood  of  the  Lamb.  C.  M, 

THEBE  is  a  fountain  filled  with  blood, 
Drawn  from  Immanuel's  veins : 
And  sinners  plunged  beneath  that  flood, 
Lose  all  their  guilty  stains. 

2  The  dying  thief  rejoiced  to  see 

That  fountain  in  his  day ; 
And  there  may  I,  though  vile  as  he, 
Wash  all  my  sins  away. 

3  Dear  dying  Lamb,  Thy  precious  blood 

Shall  never  lose  its  power, 
Till  all  the  ransomed  church  of  God 
Be  saved  to  sin  no  more. 

4  E'er  since  by  faith  I  saw  the  stream, 

Thy  flowing  wounds  supply, 
Bedeeming  love  has  been  my  theme, 
And  shall  be  till  I  die. 


274  THE   GOSPEL   CALL. 

5  Tln3n,  in  a  nobler,  sweeter  song, 
I  '11  sing  Thy  jDOwer  to  save ; 
When  this  poor  lisping,  stammering  tongue 
Lies  silent  in  the  grave. 

166  Chris^  the  Lamb  Slain.  L.  M. 

BEHOLD  the  sin-atoning  Lamb, 
With  wonder,  gratitude  and  love ; 
To  take  away  our  guilt  and  shame. 
See  Him  descending  from  above ! 

2  Our  sins  and  griefs  on  Him  were  laid ; 

He  meekly  bore  the  mighty  load ; 
Our  rajisom-price  He  fully  paid. 

In  groans  and  tears,  in  sweat  and  blood. 

3  To  save  a  guilty  world,  He  dies ; 

Sinners  behold  the  bleeding  Lamb! 
To  Him  lift  up  your  longing  eyes, 
And  hope  for  mercy  in  His  name. 

4  Pardon  and  peace  through  Him  abound ; 

He  can  the  richest  blessings  give ; 
Salvation  in  His  name  is  found. 
He  bids  the  dying  sinner  live. 

5  Jesus,  my  Lord,  I  look  to  Thee ; 

Where  else  can  helpless  sinners  go  ? 
Thy  boundless  love  shall  set  me  free 
From  all  my  wretchedness  and  wo. 

THE   GOSPEL  CALL. 

INVITATIONS. 

167  SlNNEHS  EXHOETED.  7s. 

YE  that  in  His  courts  are  found, 
Listening  to  the  joyful  sound, 
Lost  and  helpless  as  ye  are. 
Full  of  sorrow,  sin  and  care, 


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INTITATIONS.  275 

Glorify  the  King  of  kings, 
Take  the  peace  the  gospel  brings. 

2  Turn  to  Christ  your  longing  eyes, 
View  His  bleeding  sacritice, 
See  in  Him  your  sins  forgiven, 
Pardon,  holiness  and  heaven  ;  • 

Glorify  the  King  of  Kings, 
Take  the  peace  the  gospel  brings. 

168  Invitation.  S.  M. 

I^HE  Lord  on  high  proclaims 
-    His  Godhead  from  the  throne ; 
"  Mercy  and  justice  are  the  names, 
By  which  I  will  be  known. 

2  "  Ye  dying  souls  that  sit 

In  darkness  and  distress. 
Look  from  the  borders  of  the  pit 
To  my  recovering  grace." 

3  Sinners  shall  hear  the  sound  ; 

Their  thankful  tongues  shall  own, 
"  Our  righteousness  and  strength  is  found 
In  Thee,  the  Lord  alone." 

4  In  Thee  shall  Israel  trust. 

And  see  their  guilt  forgiven ; 
God  will  pronounce  the  sinners  just. 
And  take  the  saints  to  heaven. 

169  Universal  Invitation.  C.  M; 

LET  every  mortal  ear  attend. 
And  every  heart  rejoice ; 
The  trumpet  of  the  gospel  sounds. 
With  an  inviting  voice. 

2  Ho !  ye  that  pant  for  living  streams, 
And  pine  away  and  die, 
Here  you  may  quench  your  raging  thirst. 
With  springs  that  never  dry. 


^  276  .      THE   GOSPEL   CALL. 

3  Rivers  of  love  and  mercy  here, 
In  a  rich  ocean  join  ; 
Salvation  in  abundance  flows, 
Lika_floods  of  milk  and  wine. 

4.  The  happy  gates  of  gospel  grace 
Stand  open  night  and  day ; 
Lord,  we  are  come  to  seek  supplies, 
And  drive  our  wants  away. 

170  Invitation  to  the  Heavy-Laden.      L.  M. 

GOME  hither,  all  ye  weary  souls, 
Ye  heavy-laden  sinners  come ; 
I  '11  give  you  rest  from  all  your  toils. 
And  raise  you  to  my  heavenly  home. 

2  They  shall  find  rest  that  learn  of  Me ; 

I  'm  of  a  meek  and  lowly  mind ; 
But  passion  rages  like  the  sea. 
And  pride  is  restless  as  the  wind. 

3  Blest  is  the  man  whose  shoulders  take 

My  yoke,  and  bear  it  with  delight ; 
My  vote  is  easy  to  his  neck, 

My  grace  shall  make  the  burden  light. 

4  Jesus,  we  come  at  Thy  command. 

With  faith,  and  hope,  and  humble  zeal ; 
Besign  our  spirits  to  Thy  hand. 

To  mould  and  guide  us  at  Thy  will. 

171  Sinners  Invited  and  Entreated.        C.  M. 

SINNEBS,  the  voice  of  God  regard ; 
'Tis  mercy  speaks  to-day  : 
He  calls  you,  by  His  sovereign  word, 
From  sin's  destructive  way. 

2  Like  the  rough  sea  that  cannot  rest, 
You  live  devoid  of  peace ; 
A  thousand  stings  within  your  breast 
Deprive  your  souls  of  ease. 


INVITATIONS.  .  277 

3  Your  way  is  dark,  and  leads  to  hell ; 

Why  will  you  persevere  ? 
Can  you  in  endless  torments  dwell, 
Shut  up  in  black  despair  ? 

4  Why  will  you  in  the  crooked  ways 

Of  sin  and  folly  go  ? 
In  pain  you  travel  all  your  days. 
To  reap  immortal  wo. 

5  But  he  that  turns  to  God,  shall  live 

Through  His  abounding  grace ; 
His  mercy  will  the  guilt  forgive 
Of  those  that  seek  His  face. 

6  Bow  to  the  sceptre  of  His  word. 

Renouncing  every  sin : 
Submit  to  Him,  your  sovereign  Lord, 
And  learn  His  will  divine. 

7  His  love  exceeds  your  highest  thoughts  ; 

He  pardons  like  a  God ; 
He  will  forgive  your  numerous  faults. 
Through  a  Redeemer's  blood. 

172  The  Peodigal.  C.  M. 

T^E  erring  souls,  that  wildly  roam 
1    From  heaven  and  bliss  astray, 
Your  Father's  voice  invites  you  home. 
He  makes  a  feast  to-day. 

Chorum. — Oh  !  I  '11  not  die  here,  with  want  severe, 
And  starve,  in  foreign  lands. 
In  my  Father's  house  are  rich  supplies 
And  bounteous  are  His  hands. 

2  And  thou  art  bidden,  weary  one. 
With  wants  and  woes  oppressed ; 
And  every  far  off  wandering  son. 
May  be  a  welcome  guest. 

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278  .     THE   GOSPEL   CALL. 

3  Return,  thou  prodigal,  return. 

Thy  Father  bids  thee  come ; 
He  doth  thy  needless  absence  mourn, 
Thou-erring  child,  come  home. 

4  Come,  for  the  feast  already  waits, 

The  fatlings  all  are  slain ; 
Go,  seek  with  haste  His  palace  gates ; 
Nor  shalt  thou  seek  in  vain. 

5  The  Father  stands  and  waits  to  greet 

His  late  returning  son ; 
Go,  haste  thee,  child,  He  runs  to  meet 
And  clasp  thee  as  His  own. 

173  Invitation  to  the  Feast.  C.  M. 

YE  wretched,  hungry,  starving  poor, 
Behold  a  royal  feast ; 
Where  Mercy  spreads  her  bounteous  store, 
For  every  humble  guest. 

2  See,  Jesus  ,stands  with  open  arms, 

He  calls.  He  bids  you  come ; 
Guilt  holds  you  back,  and  fear  alarms ; 
But  see,  there  yet  is  room. 

3  Room  in  the  Saviour's  bleeding  heart ; 

There  love  and  pity  meet ; 
Nor  will  He  bid  the  soul  depart, 
That  trembles  at  His  feet. 

4  O  ^  come,  and  with  His  children,  taste 

The  blessings  of  His  love : 
While  hope  attends  the  sweet  repast 
Of  nobler  joys  above. 

5  There,  with  united  heart  and  voice, 

Before  the  eternal  throne. 
Ten  thousand  thousand  souls  rejoice, 
In  ecstasies  unknown. 


INVITATIONS.  ,  279 

6  And  yet  ten  thousand  thousand  more 
Are  welcome  still  to  come ; 
Ye  longing  souls,  the  grace  adore, 
Approach,  there  yet  is  room. 

174  Gospel  Invitation.  C.  M 
rpHE  Saviour  calls,  let  every  ear 

X    Attend  the  heavenly  sound  ; 
Ye  doubting  souls  dismiss  your  fear, 
Hope  smiles  reviving  round. 

2  For  everv  thirstv,  lonoins;  heart, 

Here  streams  of  bounty  flow  : 
And  life,  and  health,  and  bliss  impart. 
To  banish  mortal  woe. 

3  Here  springs  of  sacred  pleasure  rise, 

To  ease  your  every  pain : 
Immortal  fountain  !  full  supplies ! 
Nor  shall  you  tliirst  in  vain. 

4  Ye  sinners  come,  'tis  mercy's  voice, 

The  gracious  call  obey : 
Mercy  invites  to  heavenly  joys. 
And  can  you  yet  delay  ? 

5  Dear  Saviour,  draw  reluctant  hearts ; 

To  Thee  let  sinners  fly, 
And  take  the  bliss  Thy  love  imparts, 
And  drink  and  never  die. 

175  The  Voice  of  Mercy.  L.  M. 

IHEAK  a  voice  that  comes  from  far ; 
From  Calvary  it  sounds  abroad ; 
It  soothes  my  soul,  and  calms  my  fear ; 
It  speaks  of  pardon  bought  with  blood. 

2  And  is  it  true,  that  many  fly 

The  sound  tliat  bids  my  soul  rejoice ; 
And  rather  choose  in  sin  to  die. 
Than  turn  an  ear  to  mercy's  voice ! 


280  THE   GOSPEL    CALL. 

3  Alas  for  those ! — the  day  is  near, 

When  mercy  will  be  heard  no  more ; 
Then  will  they  ask  in  vain  to  hear 
The^voice  they  would  not  hear  before. 

4  With  such,  I  own,  I  once  appeared, 

But  now  I  know  how  great  their  loss ; 
For  sweeter  sounds  were  never  heard. 
Than  mercy  Titters  from  the  cross. 

5  But  let  me  not  forget  to  own, 

That  if  I  diflPer  aught  from  those, 
'Tis  due  to  sovereign  grace  alone. 
That  oft  selects  its  proudest  foes. 

176  Ils^VITATION  TO  WaNDEEERS.  L.  M. 

RETURN,  O  wanderer,  return. 
And  seek  an  injured  Father's  face; 
Those  warm  desires  that  in  thee  burn, 
Were  kindled  by  reclaiming  grace. 

2  Return,  O  wanderer,  return. 

And  seek  a  Father's  melting  heart ; 
His  pitying  eyes  thy  grief  discern. 

His  hand  shall  heal  thine  inward  smart. 

3  Return,  O  wanderer,  return. 

Thy  Saviour  bids  thy  spirit  live ; 
Go  to  His  bleeding  feet,  and  learn 
How  freely  Jesus  can  forgive. 

4  Return,  O  wanderer,  return. 

And  wipe  away  the  falling  tear  ; 
'Tis  God  who  says,  "  No  longer  mourn," 
'Tis  mercy's  voice  invites  thee  near. 

177  Come  AND  Welcome.  8s  7s  &  4s. 

COME,  ye  sinners,  poor  and  wretched. 
Weak  and  wounded,  sick  and  sore ; 
Jesus  ready  stands  to  save  you. 
Full  of  pity,  love  and  power : 


INVITATIONS.  281 


f 


He  is  able, 
He  is  willing  ;  doubt  no  more. 

Ho  !  ye  needy,  come  and  welcome, 
God's  free  bounty  glorify ; 

True  belief  and  true  repentance, 
Every  grace  that  brings  us  nigh, 

Without  money, 
Come  to  Jesus  Christ  and  buy. 

Let  not  conscience  make  you  linger, 
Nor  of  fitness  fondly  dream ; 

All  the  fitness  He  requireth. 
Is  to  feel  your  need  of  Him ; 

This  He  gives  you  ; 
'Tis  the  Spirit's  rising  beam. 

Come,  ye  weary,  heavy-laden, 
Lost  and  ruined  by  the  fall ; 

If  you  tarry,  till  you  're  better, 
You  will  never  come  at  all. 

Not  the  righteous, 
Binners  Jesus  came  to  call. 

Agonizing  in  the  garden, 

Lo !  your  Maker  prostrate  lies ; 

On  the  bloody  tree  behold  Him ; 
Hear  Him  cry,  before  He  dies ; 

"It  is  finished!" 
Sinner,  will  not  this  suffice  ? 

Lo !  the  incarnate  God  ascended 
Pleads  the  merits  of  His  blood ; 

Venture  on  Him,  venture  wholly, 
Let  no  other  trust  intrude ; 

None  but  Jesus 
Can  do  helpless  sinners  good. 

Saints  and  angels  joined  in  concert, 
Sing  the  praises  of  the  Lamb ; 

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282  THE   GOSPEL   CALL. 

While  the  blissful  seats  of  heaven 
Sweetly  echo  with  His  name ; 
Hallelujah ! 
•  Sinners,  here  may  sing  the  same. 


178  The  Harvest  Past.  lis. 

LO !  Jesus,  the  Saviour,  in  mercy  draws  near, 
Salvation  He  brings  unto  all  who  believe ; 
Ye  mourners,  dismiss  all  your  doubting  and  fear, 
The  gracious  Redeemer  with  gladness  receive. 

2  The  day-star  of  promise  illumines  the  sky, 

And  souls  long  benighted  now  welcome  the 
dawn ; 
Embrace  the  glad  season,  or  soon  you  may  cry, 
"The  harvest  is  past,  and  the  summer  is  gone." 

3  The  Spirit  is  striving  with  sinners  to-day, 

He  graciously  knocks  at  the  door  of  your  heart ; 
He  comes  the  compassion  of  God  to  display. 
Your  sins  to  remove,  and  His  love  to  impart. 

4  0!  welcome  the  Spirit,  and  grieve  Him  no  more. 

Nor  wait  till  His  offers  of  life  are  withdrawn. 
Lest  then  you  may  cry,  as  your  doom  you  de- 
plore, 
"The  harvest  is  past,  and  the  summer  is  gone." 

179  The  Gospel  Call.  S.  M. 

THE  Spirit,  in  our  hearts. 
In  whispering,  "Sinner,  come;" 
The  bride,  the  church  of  Christ,  proclaims, 
To  all  His  children,  "  Come  !" 

2  Let  him  that  heareth  say 

To  all  about  him,  "Come;" 


EXPOSTULATIONS.  283 

Let  him  that  thirsts  for  righteousness, 
To  Christ,  the  Fountain,  come ! 

3  Yes,  whosoever  will, 

Oh,  let  him  freely  come. 
And  freely  drink  the  stream  of  life ; 
'Tis  Jesus  bids  him  come. 

4  Lo !  Jesus,  who  invites. 

Declares,  "  I  quickly  come  ;" 
Lord,  even  so ;  we  wait  Thine  hour ; 
O  blest  Eedeemer,  come ! 

180  The  Gospel  AYarning.  8s. 

ENTER  the  ark,  while  patience  waits, 
Nor  ever  quit  that  sure  retreat ; 
Then  the  wide  flood  that  buries  earth, 
Shall  waft  thee  to  a  fairer  seat. 
2  Nor  wreck  nor  ruin  there  is  seen ; 
There  not  a  wave  of  trouble  rolls  ; 
But  the  bright  rainbow  round  the  throne, 
Seals  endless  life  to  all  their  souls. 

EXPOSTULATIONS.' 

181  Come  and  See.  L.  M, 

JESUS,  dear  name,  how  sweet  the  sound ! 
Replete  with  balm  for  every  wound ! 
His  word  declares  His  grace  is  free : 
Come,  needy  sinner,  come  and  see. 

2  He  left  the  shining  courts  on  high. 
Came  to  our  world  to  bleed  and  die : 
Jesus,  the  God,  hung  on  the  tree ; 
Come,  careless  sinner,  come  and  see. 

3  Your  sins  have  pierced  His  bleeding  heart ; 
Lo !  death  hath  done  its  dreadful  part ; 
Yet  His  dear  love  still  burns  to  thee : 
Come,  anxious  sinner,  come  and  see. 


284  THE   GOSPEL   CALL. 

4  His  blood  can  cleanse  the  foulest  stain, 
And  make  the  filthy  leper  clean ; 
His  blood  at  once  availed  for  me : 
Come,  guilty  sinner,  come  and  see. ' 

182  :Retuiin  !  C.  M. 

RETUEN,  O  wanderer,  to  thy  home, 
Thy  Father  calls  for  thee ; 
No  longer  now  an  exile  roam 
In  guilt  and  misery. 

Return,  return ! 

2  Return,  O  wanderer,  to  thy  home, 

'Tis  Jesus  calls  for  thee ; 
The  Spirit  and  the  Bride  say.  Come ! 
Oh !  now  for  refuge  flee. 

Return,  return ! 

3  Return,  O  wanderer,  to  thy  home ; 

'Tis  madness  to  delay ; 
There  are  no  pardons  in  the  tomb, 
And  brief  is  mercy's  day. 
Return,  return. 

183  "  Strive  to  enter  in."  Ts. 

PILGRIM,  burdened  with  thy  sin. 
Haste  to  Sion's  gate  to-day ; 
There,  till  mercy  let  thee  in. 

Knock,  and  weep,  and  watch,  and  pray. 

2  Knock,  for  mercy  lends  an  ear ; 

Weep,  she  marks  the  sinner's  sigh ; 
Watch,  till  heavenly  light  appear ; 
Pray,  she  hears  the  mourner's  cry. 

3  Mourning  pilgrim,  what  for  thee 

In  this  world  can  now  remain? 
Seek  that  world  from  which  shall  flee 
Sorrow,  shame,  and  tears,  and  pain. 


EXPOSTULATIONS.  285 

4  Sorrow  shall  for  ever  fly  ; 

Shame  shall  never  enter  there  ; 
Tears  be  wiped  from  every  eye ; 
Pain  in  endless  bliss  expire. 

184  Expostulation  with  Sinners.     8s,  7s  &  4s. 

SINNERS,  will  ye  scorn  the  message 
Sent  in  mercy  from  above  ? 
Every  sentence,  O  how  tender ! 
Every  line  is  full  of  love ; 

Listen  to  it — 
Every  line  is  full  of  love. 

2  Hear  the  heralds  of  the  gospel, 

News  from  Sion's  King  proclaim 
To  each  rebel  sinner — "  Pardon, 
Free  forgiveness  in  His  name :" 

How  important ! 
Free  forgiveness  in  His  name. 

3  Tempted  souls,  they  bring  you  succour, 

Fearful  hearts,  they  quell  your  fears ; 
And  with  news  of  consolation, 
Chase  away  the  falling  tears ; 

Tender  heralds — 
Chase  away  the  falling  tears. 

4  False  professors,  grovelling  worldlings, 

Callous  hearers  of  the  word, 
While  the  messengers  address  you, 
Take  the  warnings  they  afford ; 

We  entreat  you. 
Take  the  warnings  they  afford. 

5  Who  hath  our  report  believed  ? 

Who  received  the  joyful  word  ? 
Who  embraced  the  news  of  pardon 
Offered  to  you  by  the  Lord  ? 

Can  you  slight  it. 
Offered  to  you  by  the  Lord  ? 


286  THE    GOSPEL    CALL. 

185  Sinners  Admonished.  7s. 
O INNEE,  art  thou  still  secure  ? 

O  Wilt  thou  still  refuse  to  pray  ? 
.Can  thy  heart  or  hand  endure, 
In  the  Lord's  avenging  day  ? 

2  See,  His  mighty  arm  is  bared, 

Awful  terrors  clothe  His  brow  ; 

For  His  judgments  stand  prepared ; 

Thou  must  either  break  or  bow. 

3  At  His  presence  nature  shakes, 

Earth,  affrighted,  hastes  to  flee ; 
Solid  mountains  melt  like  wax. 
What  will  then  become  of  thee  ? 

4  Who  His  coming  may  abide  ? 

You  that  glory  in  your  shame. 
Will  you  find  a  place  to  hide. 

When  the  world  is  wrapped  in  flame  ? 

5  Lord,  prepare  us  by  Thy  grace ; 

Soon  we  must  resign  our  breath, 
And  our  souls  be  called  to  pass 
Through  the  iron  gate  of  death. 

186  Sinners  urged  to  Religion.  L.  M. 

WHY  will  ye  waste  on  trifling  cares, 
That  life  which  God's  compassion  spares ; 
While,  in  the  various  range  of  thought, 
The  one  thing  needful  is  forgot  ? 

2  Shall  God  invite  you  from  above  ? 
Shall  Jesus  urge  His  dying  love  ? 
Shall  troubled  conscience  give  you  pain  ? 
And  all  these  pleas  be  urged  in  vain  ? 

S  Not  so  your  eyes  will  always  view 
Those  objects  which  you  now  pursue ; 
Not  so  will  heaven  and  hell  appear. 
When  death^s  decisive  hour  is  near. 


EXPOSTULATIONS.  287 

4  Almighty  God,  Thy  grace  impart; 
Fix  deep  conviction  on  each  heart ; 
Nor  let  us  waste,  on  trifling  cares, 
That  life  which  Thy  compassion  spares. 

187  Expostulation  with  Sinners.  L.  M. 

PEISONERS  of  sin  and  Satan  too, 
The  Saviour  calls — He  calls  for  you 
Ye  w^ho  have  sold  yourselves  for  naught, 
Jesus  your  liberty  has  bought. 

2  The  great  Redeemer  lived  and  died, 
The  Prince  of  Life  was  crucified ; 
He  shed  His  own  most  precious  blood, 
To  ransom  guilty  souls  for  God. 

3  He  came  to  set  the  captive  free ; 
He  came  to  publish  liberty ; 

To  bind  the  broken-hearted  up, 
And  give  despairing  sinners  hope. 

4  Prisoners  of  hope,  why  will  you  die  ? 
Why  from  the  only  refuge  fly  ? 
Jesus,  our  hiding-place  and  tower, 
Invites  the  guilty  and  the  poor. 

5  He  came  to  comfort  those  that  mourn, 
He  sweetly  says  to  sinners,  Turn ! 
Prisoners  of  hope.  His  voice  attend, 
Xor  slight  the  calls  of  such  a  friend. 

188  Danger  of  Delay.  L.  M. 

HASTEN,  O  sinner,  to  be  wise, 
And  stay  not  for  to-morrow's  sun ; 
The  longer  wisdom  you  despise. 
The  harder  is  she  to  be  won. 

2  O  !  hasten  mercy  to  implore, 

And  stay  not  for  to-morrow's  sun ; 
For  fear  thy  season  should  be  o'er. 
Before  this  evening's  course  be  run. 


288  THE    GOSPEL    CALL. 

3  Hasten,  O  sinner,  to  return, 

And  stay  not  for  to-morrow's  sun ; 
For  fear  thy  lamp  should  fail  to  burn, 
Before  the  needful  work  is  done. 

4  Hasten,  O  sinner,  to  be  blest. 

And  stay  not  for  to-morrow's  sun ; 
For  fear  the  curse  should  thee  arrest, 
Before  the  morrow  is  begun. 

189  Expostulation  with  Sinners.  Ts, 

SINNEKS,  turn,  why  will  ye  die  ? 
God  your  Maker  asks  you  why ; 
God,  who  did  your  being  give. 
Made  you  with  Himself  to  live, 
He  the  fatal  cause  demands. 
Asks  the  work  of  His  own  hands ; 
Why,  ye  thankless  creatures,  why 
Will  ye  cross  His  love  and  die? 

2  Sinners,  turn,  why  will  ye  die  ? 
God  your  Saviour  asks  you  why  ? 
He  who  did  your  soul  retrieve, 
Died  Himself  that  ye  might  live, 
Will  ye  let  Him  die  in  vain, 
Crucify  your  Lord  again  ? 
Why,  ye  rebel  sinners,  why 
Will  ye  slight  His  grace  and  die  ? 

3  Sinners,  turn,  why  will  ye  die  ? 
God  the  Spirit  asks  you  why ; 
Many  a  time  with  you  He  strove, 
Wooed  you  to  embrace  His  love. 
Will  ye  not  His  grace  receive  ? 
Will  ye  still  refuse  to  live  ? 
Why  will  ye  for  ever  die, 

O  ye  guilty  sinners,  why  ? 


EXPOSTULATIONS.  280 

190  Expostulation.  Ta. 

HEARTS  of  stone,  relent,  relent, 
Break,  by  Jesus'  cross  subdued  ; 
See  His  body  mangled,  rent, 
Covered  with  His  flowing  blood. 
Sinful  soul,  what  hast  thou  done  ? 
Crucified  the  incarnate  Son  ! 

2  Yes,  our  sins  have  done  the  deed, 
Driven  the  nails  that  fixed  Him  there ; 
Crowned  with  thorns  His  sacred  head, 
Pierced  Hira  with  a  soldier's  spear ; 
Made  His  soul  a  sacrifice ; 

For  a  sinful  world  He  dies. 

3  Will  you  let  Him  die  in  vain. 
Still  to  death  pursue  the  Lord ; 
Open  tear  His  wounds  again, 
Tramj^le  on  His  precious  blood  ? 
No,  with  all  my  sins  I  '11  part, 
Saviour,  take  my  broken  heart. 

191  Christ  Knocking  at  the  Door.         L.  M. 

BEHOLD  a  Stranger  at  the  door ! 
He  gently  knocks,  has  knocked  before, 
Has  waited  long — is  waiting  still ; 
You  treat  no  other  friend  so  ill. 

2  O  lovely  attitude.  He  stands 

With  melting  heart  and  bleeding  hands, 
O  matchless  kindness,  and  He  shows 
This  matchless  kindness  to  His  foes ! 

3  But  will  He  prove  a  friend  indeed  ? 
He  will ;  the  very  friend  you  need  ; 
The  Friend  of  sinners — yes,  'tis  He, 
With  garments  died  on  Calvary. 

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290  THE   GOSPEL   CALL. 

4  Rise,  touched  with  gratitude  divine ; 
Turn  out  His  enemy  and  thine, 
That  soul-destroying  monster  sin, 

*  And  let  the  heavenly  Stranger  in. 

5  Admit  Him,  ere  His  anger  burn ; 
His  feet  departed  ne'er  return ; 
Admit  Him,  or  the  hour 's  al  hand, 
You  '11  at  His  door  ^rejected  stand. 

192  Dangers  of  Delay.  lis. 

DELAY  not,  delay  not,  O  sinner,  draw  near ; 
The  waters  of  life  are  now  flowing  for  thee  ; 
No  price  is  demanded,  the  Saviour  is  here, 
Redemption  is  purchased,  salvation  is  free. 

2  Delay  not,  delay  not,  why  longer  abuse. 

The  love  and  compassion  of  Jesus  thy  God  ? 
A  fountain  is  oj^ened,  how  canst  thou  refuse 
To  wash  and  be  cleansed  in  His  pardoning 
blood  ? 

3  Delay  not,  delay  not,  O  sinner,  to  come. 

For  mercy  still  lingers,  and  calls  thee  to-day ; 
Her  voice  is  not  heard  in  the  vale  of  the  tomb ; 
Her  message  unheeded  will  soon  pass  away. 

4  Delay  not,  delay  not,  the  Spirit  of  Grace, 

Long  grieved  and  resisted,  may  take  its  sad 
flight ; 
And  leave  *thee  in  darkness  to  finish  thy  race, 
To  sink  in  the  gloom  of  eternity's  night. 

5  Delay  not,  delay  not,  the  hour  is  at  hand  ; 

The  earth  shall  dissolve,  and  the  heavens  shall 

fade ; 
The  dead,  small  and  great,  in  the  judgment  shall 

stand ; 
What  power  then,  O  sinner,  shall  lend  thee 

its  aid  ? 


I 


EXPOSTULATIONS.  291 

193  Come  to  Jesus.  8s. 

WITH  tearful  eyes  I  look  around, 
Life  seems  a  dark  and  stormy  sea ; 
Yet,  'mid  the  gloom,  I  hear  a  sound, 
A  heavenly  whisper,  "Come  to  me." 

2  It  tells  me  of  a  place  of  rest. 

It  tells  me  where  my  soul  may  flee ; 
Oh !  to  the  weary,  faint,  oppressed, 

How^  sweet  the  bidding,  "  Come  to  me !" 

3  Oh  voice  of  mercy !  voice  of  love ! 

In  conflict,  grief,  and  agony, 
Support  me,  cheer  me  from  above ! 
And  gently  whisper,  "Come  to  me.*' 

4  I  come ;  all  else  must  fail  and  die, 

Earth  has  no  resting-place  for  me : 
To  Christ  I  lift  my  weej)ing  eye. 
Thou  art  my  hope ;  I  come  to  Thee. 

194  Blind  Bartimeus.  8s  &  7s. 

MERCY,  O  Thou  Son  of  David," 
Thus  blind  Bartimeus  prayed, — 
"Others  by  Thy  word  are  saved, 
Now  to  me  afford  Thine  aid." 

2  Many  for  his  crying  chid  him, 

But  he  calls  the  louder  still, — 
Till  the  gracious  Saviour  bid  him 
Come,  and  ask  Me  what  you  will. 

3  Money  was  not  what  he  wanted. 

Though  by  begging  used  to  live ; 
But  he  asked,  and  Jesus  granted 

Alms  which  none  but  He  could  give. 

4  "Lord,  remove  this  grievous  blindness, 

Let  mine  eyes  behold  the  day !" 
Straight  he  saw,  and,  won  by  kindness, 
Followed  Jesus  in  the  way. 


I 


292  THE    GOSPEL    CALL. 

5  Oh,  metliinks  I  hear  him  praising, 

Publishing  to  all  around,  *  j 

"  Friends,  is  not  my  case  amazing  ?  * 

What  a  Saviour  I  have  found ! 

6  "Oh  that  all  the  blind  but  knew  Him, 

And  would  be  advised  by  me, 
'  Surely  they  would  hasten  to  Him, 
He  would  cause  them  all  to  see." 

195  Sinners  Invited.  8s  7s  &  4b, 

SINNERS,  we  are  sent  to  bid  you. 
To  the  gospel-feast  to-day ; 
Will  you  slight  the  invitation  ? 
Will  you,  can  you,  yet  delay  ? 

Jesus  calls  you ; 
Come,  poor  sinners,  come  away. 

2  Come,  O !  come,  all  things  are  ready, 

Bread  to  strengthen,  wine  to  cheer : 
If  you  spurn  this  blood-bought  banquet, 
Sinners,  can  your  souls  appear 

Guests  in  heaven, 
Scorning  heaven's  rich  bounty  here  ? 

3  Come,  O !  come,  leave  father,  mother ; 

To  your  Saviour's  bosom  fly : 
Leave  the  worthless  world  behind  you, 
Seek  for  pardon,  or  you  die : 

''Pardon,  Saviour!" 
Hear  the  sinking  sinner  cry. 

4  Even  now  the  Holy  Spirit 

Moves  upon  some  melting  heart, 

Pleads  a  bleeding  Saviour's  merit; 

Sinner,  will  you  say,  "Depart?" 

Wretched  sinner. 
Can  you  bid  your  God  depart  ? 


I 


EXPOSTULATIONS.  293 

5  WJiat  are  all  earth's  dearest  pleasures, 

Were  they  more  than  tongue  could  tell  ? 
What  are  all  its  boasted  treasures, 
To  a  soul  once  sunk  in  hell  ? 

Treasure !  pleasure  ! 
No  such  sounds  are  heard  in  hell. 

6  Fly,  O !  fly  ye  to  the  mountain. 

Linger  not  in  all  the  plain  ; 
Leave  this  Sodom  of  corruption. 
Turn  not,  look  not  back  again ; 

Fly  to  Jesus, 
Linger  not  in  all  the  plain. 

196  To-Day.  L.  M. 

rpO-DAY,  if  ye  will  hear  His  voice, 
1    Now  is  the  time  to  make  your  choice  ; 
ISay,  will  you  to  Mount  Bion  go  ? 
Say,  will  you  have  this  Christ,  or  no  ? 

2  Ye  wand'ring  souls,  who  find  no  rest. 
Say,  will  you  be  for  ever  blest  ? 
Will  you  be  saved  from  sin  and  hell  ? 
Will  you  with  Christ  in  glory  dwell  ? 

3  Come  now,  dear  youth,  for  ruin  bound, 
Obey  the  gospel's  joyful  sound  ; 
Come,  go  with  us,  and  you  shall  prove 
The  joy  of  Christ's  redeeming  love. 

4  Once  more  we  ask  you  in  His  name — 
For  yet  His  love  remains  the  same — 
Say,  will  you  to  Mount  Sion  go  ? 
Say,  will  you  have  this  Christ,  or  no  ? 

/)  Leave  all  your  sports  and  glittering  toys, 
Come,  share  with  us  eternal  joys : 
Or  must  we  leave  you  bound  to  hell — 
Then,  dear  young  friends,  a  long  farewell. 

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294  EFFECTUAL    CALLING. 


EFFECTUAL  CALLING. 

197  Oh  !  FOR  Teue  Repentance  !  S.  M. 

OH  !  that  I  could  repent, 
With  every  idol  part, 
And  to  Thy  gracious  eye  present 
An  humble,  contrite  heart. 

2  A  heart  with  grief  oppressed. 

For  having  grieved  my  God ; 
A  troubled  heart  that  cannot  rest, 
Till  sprinkled  with  Thy  blood. 

3  Jesus,  on  me  bestow 

The  penitent  desire ; 
With  true  sincerity  of  woe 
My  aching  breast  inspire. 

4  With  softening  pity  look, 

And  melt  my  hardness  down ; 
Strike  with  Thy  love's  re&istless  stroke, 
And  break  this  heart  of  stone. 

CONVICTION. 

198  Conviction  of  Sin  by  the  Law.         C.  M. 

LORD,  how  secure  my  conscience  was, 
And  felt  no  inward  dread : 
I  was  alive  without  the  law. 

And  thought  my  sins  were  dead. 

2  My  hopes  of  heaven  were  firm  and  bright, 

But  since  the  precept  came 
With  a  convincing  power  and  light, 
I  find  how  vile  I  am. 

3  My  guilt  appeared  but  small  before, 

Till  terribly  I  saw 
How  perfect,  holy,  just  and  pure, 
Was  Thine  eternal  law. 


CONVICTION.  295 

4  Then  felt  my  soul  the  heavy  load, 
My  sins  revived  again  ; 
I  had  provoked  a  dreadful  God, 
And  all  my  hopes  were  slain. 

o  I  'm  like  a  helpless  captive,  sold 
Under  the  power  of  sin ; 
I  cannot  do  the  good  I  would. 
Nor  keep  my  conscience  clean. 

6  My  God,  I  cry  with  every  breath, 
For  some  kind  power  to  save, 
To  break  the  yoke  of  sin  and  death, 
And  thus  redeem  the  slave. 

199  Necessity  of  Regeneration.      L.  C.  M. 

A  WAKED  by  Sinai's  awful  sound, 
J\  My  soul  in  bonds  of  guilt  I  found, 

And  knew  not  where  to  go ; 
Eternal  truth  did  loud  proclaim, 
*'  The  sinner  must  be  born  again. 
Or  sink  to  endless  wo." 

2  When  to  the  law  I  trembling  fled, 
It  poured  its  curses  on  my  head, 

I  no  relief  could  find ; 
This  fearful  truth  increased  my  pain, 
"The  sinner  must  be  born  again,'' 

And  whelmed  my  tortured  mind. 

3  Again  did  Sinai's  thunders  roll. 
And  guilt  lay  heavy  on  my  soul, 

A  vast  oppressive  load ; 
Alas,  I  read  and  saw  it  plain, 
"  The  sinner  must  be  born  again," 

Or  drink  the  wrath  of  God. 

4  The  saints  I  heard  with  rapture  tell. 
How  Jesus  conquered  death  and  hell, 


296  EFFECTUAL    CALLING. 

And  broke  the  fowler's  snare ; 
Yet,  when  I  found  this  truth  remain, 
"  The  sinner  must  be  born  again/' 

I  sunk  in  deep  despair. 

5  But  while  I  thus  in  anguish  lay, 
The  gracious  Saviour  passed  this  way, 

And  felt  His  pity  move ; 
The  sinner,  by  His  justice  slain, 
Now  by  His  grace  is  born  again, 

And  sings  redeeming  love. 

PENITENCE. 

200  Sins  acknowledged.  C.  M. 

GEEAT  God,  before  Thy  mercy  seat 
Abashed,  in  dust  I  fall ; 
My  crimes  of  complicated  guilt, 
Aloud  for  judgment  call. 

2  I  own  my  ways  to  be  corrupt. 

My  duties  stained  with  sin  : 
Make  Thou  my  broken  spirit  whole. 
My  burdened  conscience  clean. 

3  Lord,  send  Thy  Spirit  from  above. 

Implant  a  holy  fear ; 
And  through  Thine  all  abounding  grace, 
Bring  Thy  salvation  near. 

4  On  my  distressed,  benighted  soul, 

O  !  cause  Thy  face  to  shine  ; 
Make  me  to  hear  Thy  pardoning  voice. 
And  tell  me  I  am  Thine. 

201  The  Penitent.  C.  M. 

PROSTRATE,  dear  Jesus,  at  Thy  feet, 
A  guilty  rebel  lies ; 
And  upwards  to  Thy  mercy  seat. 
Presumes  to  lift  his  eyes. 


PENITENCE.  297 

2  If  tears  of  sorrow  would  suffice 

To  pay  the  debt  I  owe, 
Tears  should  fi'om  both  my  weeping  eyes, 
In  ceaseless  torrents  flow. 

3  But  no  such  sacrifice  I  plead 

To  expiate  my  guilt ; 
.No  tears  but  those  which  Thou  hast  shed ; 
No  blood,  but  Thou  hast  s^^ilt. 

4  Think  of  Thy  sorrows,  dearest  Lord, 

And  all  my  sins  forgive : 
Justice  will  well  approve  the  word 
That  bids  the  sinner  live. 

202  Repentance.  L.  M. 

0!  FOE  a  glance  of  heavenly  day, 
To  take  this  stubborn  stone  away : 
And  thaw,  with  beams  of  love  divine, 
This  heart,  this  frozen  heart  of  mine. 

2  The  rocks  can  rend ;  the  earth  can  quake ; 
The  sea  can  roar ;  the  mountains  shake ; 
Of  feeling  all  things  show  some  sign, 
But  this  unfeeling  heart  of  mine. 

3  To  hear  the  sorrows  Thou  hast  felt, 
Dear  Lord,  an  adamant  would  melt ; 
But  I  can  read  each  moving  line, 
And  nothing  move  this  heart  of  mine. 

4  Thy  judgments,  too,  unmoved  I  hear, 
(Amazing  thought !)  which  devils  fear : 
Goodness  and  wrath  in  vain  combine. 
To  stir  this  stupid  heart  of  mine. 

5  But  power  divine  can  do  the  deed, 
And  much  to  feel  that  power  I  need ; 
Thy  Spirit  can  from  dross  refine. 

And  move  and  melt  this  heart  of  mine. 


298  '         EFFECTUAL  CALLING. 

203  The  Contrite  Heart.       C.  M, 

THE  Lord  will  happiness  divine 
On  contrite  hearts  bestow ; 
Then  tell  me,  gracious  God,  is  mine 
A  contrite  heart,  or  no  ? 

2  I  hear,  but  seem  to  hear  in  vain, 

Insensible  as  steel : 
If  aught  is  felt,  'tis  only  pain, 
To  find  I  cannot  feel. 

3  My  best  desires  are  faint  and  few, 

I  fain  would  strive  for  more ; 
But,  when  I  cry  "  My  strength  renew," 
Seem  weaker  than  before. 

4  I  see  Thy  saints  with  comfort  filled, 

When  in  Thy  house  of  prayer ; 
But  still  in  bondage  I  am  held. 
And  find  no  comfort  there. 

5  O  !  make  this  heart  rejoice  or  ache : 

Decide  this  doubt  for  me ; 
And  if  it  be  not  broken,  break. 
And  heal  it,  if  it  be. 

204  Repentance  at  the  Cross.  C.  M. 

IN  evil  long  I  took  delight, 
Unawed  by  shame  or  fear ; 
Till  a  new  object  struck  my  sight, 
And  stopped  my  wild  career. 

2  I  saw  one  hanging  on  a  tree. 

In  agonies  and  blood ; 
Who  fixed  His  languid  eyes  on  me. 
As  near  His  cross  I  stood. 

3  Sure,  never  to  my  latest  breath. 

Can  I  forget  that  look ; 
It  seemed  to  charge  me  with  His  death, 
Though  not  a  word  He  spoke. 


PENITENCE.  299 

4  My  conscience  felt  and  owned  the  guilt, 

And  })lungcd  nie  in  despair ; 
1  saw  my  sins  His  blood  had  spilt, 
And  hel23ed  to  nail  Him  there. 

5  Alas !  I  knew  not  what  I  did, 

But  now  my  tears  are  vain ; 
Where  shall  my  trembling  soul  be  hid  ? 
For  I  the  Lord  have  slain. 

6  A  second  look  He  gave,  which  said, 

"  I  freely  all  forgive ; 
This  blood  is  for  thy  ransom  paid ; 
I  die  that  thou  mayst  live." 

7  Thus,  while  His  death  my  sin  disj)lays 

In  all  its  blackest  hue ; 
Such  is  the  mystery  of  grace. 
It  seals  my  pardon  too. 

8  With  pleasing  grief  and  mournful  joy, 

My  spirit  now  is  filled ; 
That  I  should  such  a  life  destroy, 
Yet  live  by  Him  I  killed. 

205  REPEXrANCE  AT  THE  CrOSS.  C.  M. 

4  LAS !  and  did  my  Saviour  bleed, 
A.  And  did  my  Sovereign  die  ? 
Would  He  devote  that  sacred  head 
For  such  a  worm  as  I  ? 

2  Thy  body  slain,  dear  Jesus,  Thine, 

And  bathed  in  its  own  blood. 
While  all  exposed  to  wrath  divine, 
The  glorious  Sufferer  stood. 

3  Was  it  for  crimes  that  I  had  done, 

He  groaned  upon  the  tree  ? 
Amazing  pity  !  grace  unknown  I 
And  love  beyond  degree ! 


300  EFFECTUAL    CALLING. 

4  Well  might  the  sun  in  darkness  hide, 

And  shut  his  glories  in, 
When  God,  the  mighty  Maker,  died, 
•    For  man,  the  creature's  sin. 

5  Thus  might  I  hide  my  blushing  face. 

While  His  dear  cross  apijears  ; 
Dissolve  my  heart  in  thankfulness. 
And  melt  my  eyes  to  tears. 

6  But  drops  of  grief  can  ne'er  repay 

Th€  debt  of  love  I  owe : 
Here,  Lord,  I  give  myself  away ; 
'Tis  all  that  I  can  do. 

Chorus. — Oh  the  Lamb  !  the  bleeding  Lamb  ! 
The  Lamb  of  Calvary, 
The  Lamb  that  was  slain, 
And  liveth  again. 
To  intercede  for  me. 

206  Repentance  at  the  Cross.  C.  M. 

'rpWAS  for  my  sins,  my  dearest  Lord 
JL    Hung  on  the  cursed  tree, 
,  And  groaned  away  a  dying  life. 
For  thee,  my  soul,  for  thee. 

2  O !  how  I  hate  those  lusts  of  mine 

That  crucified  my  God ; 
Those  sins  that  pierced  and  nailed  His  flesh 
Fast  to  the  fatal  wood. 

3  Yes,  my  Redeemer,  they  shall  die. 

My  heart  has  so  decreed ; 
Nor  will  I  spare  the  guilty  things 
That  made  my  Saviour  bleed. 

4  Whilst  with  a  melting  broken  heart, 

My  murdered  Lord  I  view, 
I  '11  raise  revenge  against  my  sins, 
And  slay  the  murderers  too. 


PENITENCE.  301 

207  Repentance  at  the  Cross.  8s  &  7s. 

JESUS,  full  of  all  eompa8^«ion, 
Hear  Thy  humble  suppliant's  cry ; 
Let  me  know  Thy  great  salvation  : 
See,  I  languish,  faint,  and  die. 

2  Guilty,  but  with  heart  relenting, 

Overwhelmed  with  helpless  grief, 
Prostrate  at  Thy  feet  repenting, 
Send,  O !  send  me  quick  relief. 

3  Whither  should  a  wretch  be  flying, 

But  to  Him  who  comfort  gives  ? 
Whither,  from  the  dread  of  dying, 
But  to  Him  who  ever  lives  ? 

4  W^hile  I  view  Thee,  wounded,  grieving, 

Breathless,  on  the  cursed  tree, 
Fain  I  'd  feel  my  heart  believing 
That  Thou  sufferedst  thus  for  me. 

5  With  Thy  righteousness  and  Spirit, 

I  am  more  than  angels  blest ; 
Heir  with  Thee,  all  things  inherit, 
Peace,  and  joy,  and  endless  rest. 

6  Saved  ! — the  deed  shall  spread  new  glory 

Through  the  shining  realms  above  ; 
Angels  sing  the  pleasing  story, 
AH  enraptured  with  Thy  love. 

208  The  Repenting  Sinner  Returning.      C.  M. 

CIO^IE,  humble  sinner,  in  whose  breast 
^  A  thousand  thoughts  revolve  ; 
Come,  with  your  guilt  and  fear  oppressed. 
And  make  this  last  resolve : 

2  "I  '11  go  to  Jesus,  though  my  sin 
High  as  a  mountain  rose ; 
I  know  His  courts,  I  '11  enter  in, 
Whatever  may  oppose. 

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302  EFFECTUAL    CALLING. 

3  "  Prostrate  I  '11  lie  before  His  throne, 

And  there  my  guilt  confess ; 
I  '11  tell  Him  I  'm  a  wretch  undone 
Without  His  sovereign  grace.  • 

4  "I  '11  to  the  gracious  King  approach, 

Whose  sceptre  pardon  gives ; 
Perha23S  He  may  command  my  touch, 
And  then  the  suppliant  lives. 

5  "Perhaps  He  will  admit  my  plea, 

Perhaps  will  hear  my  prayer ; 
But  if  I  perish,  I  will  pray, 
And  perish  only  there. 

6  "I  can  but  perish  if  I  go, 

I  am  resolved  to  try ; 
For  if  I  stay  away,  I  know 
I  must  for  ever  die." 

209  Ingratitude  Deplored.  S.  M. 

IS  this  the  kind  return. 
And  these  the  thanks  we  owe? 
Thus  to  abuse  eternal  love. 

Whence  all  our  blessings  flow ! 

2  To  what  a  stubborn  frame 

Has  sin  reduced  our  mind ; 
What  strange  rebellious  wretches  we, 
And  God  as  strangely  kind. 

3  On  us  He  bids  the  sun 

Shed  his  reviving  rays  ; 
For  us  the  skies  their  circles  run, 
To  lengthen  out  our  days. 

4  The  brutes  obey  their  God, 

And  bow  their  necks  to  men ; 
But  we,  more  base,  more  brutish  things,. 
Beject  His  easy  reign. 


PENITENCE.  303 

5  Turn,  turn  us,  mighty  God, 

And  mould  our  souls  afresh  ; 
Break,  sovereign  grace,  these  hearts  of  stone, 
And  give  us  hearts  of  flesh. 

6  Let  past  ingratitude 

Provoke  our  weeping  eyes. 
And  hourly  as  new  mercies  fall, 
Let  hourly  thanks  arise. 

21 0  Backslider  Keturning.  C.  M. 

HOW  oft,  alas !  this  wretched  heart 
Has  wandered  from  the  Lord ! 
How  oft  my  roving  thoughts  depart, 
Forgetful  of  His  word! 

2  Yet  sovereign  mercy  calls,  "  Return ;" 

Dear  Lord,  and  may  I  come? 
My  vile  ingratitude  I  mourn ; 
O  !  take  the  wanderer  home. 

3  And  canst  Thou,  wilt  Thou,  yet  forgive, 

And  bid  my  crimes  remove  ? 
And  shall  a  pardoned  rebel  live 
To  sjieak  Thy  wondrous  love  ? 

4  Almighty  grace.  Thy  healing  power, 

How  glorious,  how  divine  ! 
That  can  to  life  and  bliss  restore 
So  vile  a  heart  as  mine. 

5  Thy  pardoning  love,  so  free,  so  sweet, 

Dear  Saviour,  I  adore ; 
O !  keep  me  at  Thy  sacred  feet. 
And  let  me  rove  no  more. 

211  Cry  for  Penitence.  Ts. 

DEPTH  of  mercy,  can  there  be 
Mercy  still  reserved  for  me  ? 
Canst  Thou  still  Thy  wrath  forbear. 
And  the  chief  of  sinners  spare  ? 


304  EFFECTUAL   CALLING. 

2  We  have  long  withstood  Thy  grace, 
Long  provoked  Th.ee  to  Thy  face, 
Would  not  hear  Thy  gracious  calls, 
•Grieved  Thee  by  a  thousand  falls. 

3  Jesus,  answer  from  above, 
Is  not  all  Thy  nature  love  ? 
Wilt  Thou  not  our  crimes  forget  ? 
Lo,  we  fall  before  Thy  feet. 

4  Lord,  incline  us  to  repent. 
Help  us  now  our  fall  lament. 
Deeply  our  revolt  deplore, 
W^eep,  believe,  and  sin  no  more. 

212  Longing  for  Holiness.  L.  M, 

Othat  my  load  of  sin  were  gone ! 
,   O,  that  I  could  at  last  submit ! 
At  Jesus'  feet  to  lay  me  down — 
To  lay  my  soul  at  Jesus'  feet. 

2  Rest  for  mv  soul  I  lono;  to  find : 

Saviour  of  all,  if  mine  Thou  art — 
Give  me  Thy  meek.  Thy  lowly  mind. 
And  stamp  Thine  image  on  my  heart. 

3  Break  oflP  the  yoke  of  inbred  sin. 

And  fully  set  my  spirit  free  ; 
I  cannot  rest  till  pure  within. 
Till  I  am  wholly  lost  in  Thee. 

4  Fain  would  I  learn  of  Thee,  my  God  ; 

Thy  light  and  easy  burden  prove — 
The  cross  all  stained  with  hallowed  blood — 
The  labour  of  Thy  dying  love. 

5  I  would — ^but  Thou  must  give  the  j)Ower ; 

My  heart  from  every  sin  release ; 
Bring  near,  bring  near  the  joyful  hour. 
And  fill  me  with  Thy  perfect  peace. 


PENITENCE.  305 

6  Come,  Lord,  the  drooping  sinner  cheer, 
Nor  let  Thy  cliariot-wlieels  delay ; 
Appear,  in  my  poor  heart  appear  ; 
My  God,  my  Saviour,  come  away. 

213  Pleading  for  Mercy.  8s, 

WITH  broken  heart  and  contrite  sigh, 
A  trembling  sinner,  Lord,  I  cry ; 
Thy  pardoning  grace  is  rich  and  free : 
Q  God,  be  merciful  to  me ! 

2  I  smite  upon  my  troubled  breast, 

Witli  deep  and  conscious  guilt  oppressed ; 
Christ  and  His  cross  my  only  plea : 
O  God,  be  merciful  to  me ! 

o  Far  off  I  stand  with  tearful  eyes, 
Nor  dare  uplift  them  to  the  skies ; 
But  Thou  dost  all  my  anguish  see : 
O  God,  be  merciful  to  me ! 

4  Nor  alms,  nor  deeds  that  I  have  done. 
Can  for  a  single  sin  atone ; 

To  Calvary  alone  I  flee : 
O  God,  be  merciful  to  me ! 

5  And  when  redeemed  from  sin  and  hell, 
With  ali  the  ransomed  throng  I  dwell, 
My  raptured  song  shall  ever  be, 

God  has  been  merciful  to  me ! 

214  Cry  of  Faith.  7s. 

JESUS,  save  my  dying  soul. 
Make  the  broken  spirit  whole ; 
Humble  in  the  dust  I  lie, — 
Saviour,  leave  me  not  to  die. 

2  Jesus,  full  of  every  grace. 
Now  reveal  Thy  smiling  face ; 
Grant  the  joys  of  sin  forgiv'n. 
Foretaste  of  the  bliss  of  heav'n. 

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306  EFFECTUAL   CALLING. 

3  All  my  guilt  to  Thee  is  known, 
Thou  art  righteous,  Thou  alone; 
All  my  help  is  from  Thy  cross, 

'  All  beside  I  count  but  loss. 

4  Lord,  in  Thee  I  now  believe. 
Wilt  Thou,  wilt  Thou  not  forgive  ? 
Helpless  at  Thy  feet  I  lie. 
Saviour,  leave  me  not  to  die. 

215  Return  to  God.  C.  M, 

COME,  let  us  to  the  Lord  our  God, 
With  contrite  hearts  return ; 
Our  God  is  gracious,  nor  will  leave 
The  desolate  to  mourn. 

2  His  voice  commands  the  tempest  forth, 

And  stills  the  stormy  wave ; 
And  though  His  arm  be  strong  to  smite, 
'Tis  also  strong  to  save. 

3  Long  hath  the  night  of  sorrow  reigned ; 

The  dawn  shall  bring  us  light : 
God  shall  appear,  and  we  shall  rise 
With  gladness  in  His  sight. 

4  Our  hearts,  if  God  we  seek  to  know, 

Shall  know  Him,  and  rejoice; 

His  coming  like  the  morn  shall  be, 

Like  morning  songs  His  voice. 

5  As  dew  upon  the  tender  herb. 

Diffusing  fragrance  round ; 
As  showers  that  usher  in  the  spring, 
And  cheer  the  thirsty  ground. 

6  So  shall  His  presence  bless  our  souls. 

And  shed  a  joyful  light ; 
That  hallowed  morn  shall  chase  away 
The  sorrows  of  the  night. 


RECEIVING   CHRIST.  307 

RECEIVING  CHRIST. 

216  The  Converted  Thief.  C.  M. 

AS  on  the  cross  the  Saviour  hung, 
And  wept,  and  bk^d,  and  died. 
He  poured  salvation  on  a  wretch. 
That  languished  at  His  side. 

2  His  crimes,  wdth  inward  grief,  and  shame, 

The  penitent  confessed ; 
Then  turned  his  dying  eyes  to  Christ, 
And  thus  his  prayer  addressed : 

3  "  Jesus,  Thou  Son  and  Heir  of  heaven. 

Thou  spotless  Lamb  of  God, 
I  see  Thee  bathed  in  sweat  and  tears. 
And  w^eltering  in  Thy  blood. 

4  "  Yet  quickly  from  these  scenes  of  wo. 

In  triumph  shalt  Thou  rise, 
Burst  through  the  gloomy  shades  of  death, 
And  shine  above  the  skies. 

5  "  Amid  the  glories  of  that  world. 

Dear  Saviour,  think  on  me. 
And  in  the  victories  of  Thy  death 
Let  me  a  sharer  be." 

6  His  prayer  the  dying  Jesus  hears, 

And  instantly  replies ; 
"  To-day  thy  parting  soul  shall  be 
With  Me  in  paradise." 

217  The  Sinner's  Recx)very  from  Ruin.     C.  M. 

HOW  sad  our  state  by  nature  is ! 
Our  sin  how  deep  it  stains ! 
And  Satan  binds  our  captive  minds 
Fast  in  his  slavish  chains. 

2  But  there 's  a  voice  of  sovereign  grace 
Sounds  from  the  sacred  word ; 
"  Ho  !  ye  despairing  sinners,  come, 
And  trust  upon  the  Lord." 


308  EFFECTUAL   CALLING. 

3  My  soul  obeys  the  almiglity  call, 

And  runs  to  this  relief: 
I  would  believe  Thy  promise,  Lord, 
O  help  my  unbelief. 

4  To  the  dear  fountain  of  Thy  blood. 

Incarnate  God,  I  fly ; 
Here  let  me  wash  my  spotted  soul. 
From  crimes  of  deej^est  dye. 

o  Stretch  out  Thine  arm,  victorious  King, 
My  reigning  sins  subdue ; 
Drive  the  old  dragon  from  his  seat. 
With  all  his  hellish  crew. 

6  A  guilty,  weak,  and  helj)less  worm. 
On  Thy  kind  arms  I  fall : 
Be  Thou  my  strength  and  righteousness. 
My  Jesus  and  my  all. 

218  Just  as  I  am.  8s  &  6s. 

JUST  as  I  am,  without  one  plea 
But  that  Thy  blood  was  shed  for  me, 
-   And  that  Thou  bid'st  me  come  to  Thee, 
O  Lamb  of  God,  I  come. 

2  Just  as  I  am,  and  waiting  not 
To  rid  my  soul  of  one  dark  blot. 

To  Thee,  whose  blood  can  cleanse  each  spot, 
O  Lamb  of  God,  I  come. 

3  Just  as  I  am,  though  tossed  about, 
AVith  many  a  conflict,  many  a  doubt. 
Fighting  within,  and  fears. without, 

O  Lamb  of  God,  I  come. 

4  Just  as  I  am,  poor,  wretched,  blind, — 
Sight,  riches,  healing  of  the  mind, 
Yea  all  I  need  in  Thee  to  find, 

O  Lamb  of  God,  I  come. 


RECEIVING   CHRIST.  309 

5  Just  as  I  am,  Thou  wilt  receive, 

Wilt  welcome,  pardon,  cleanse,  relieve ; 
Because  Tliy  promise  I  believe, 
O  Lamb  of  God,  I  come. 

6  Just  as  I  am,  for  love  unknown 
Has  broken  every  barrier  down ; 
Now  to  be  Thine,  and  Thine  alone, ' 

O  LamJ}  of  God,  I  come. 

219  The  Weary  Come  to  Christ.  7s. 

COME,  ye  weary  sinners,  come. 
All  who  feel  your  heavy  load ; 
Jesus  calls  the  wanderers  home ; 
Hasten  to  your  pardoning  God. 

2  Jesus,  full  of  truth  and  love. 

We  Thy  kindest  call  obey ; 
Faithful  let  Thy  mercies  prove, 
Take  our  load  of  guilt  away. 

3  Weary  of  this  war  within, 

Weary  of  the  endless  strife, 
Weary  of  ourselves  and  sin, 
Weary  of  a  wretched  life ; 

4  Burdened  with  a  w^orld  of  grief. 

Burdened  with  our  sinful  load, 
Burdened  with  this  unbelief, 

Burdened  with  the  wrath  of  God; 

5  Lo !  we  come  to  Thee  for  peace, 

True  and  gracious  as  Thou  art ; 
Now  our  weary  souls  release. 
Write  forgiveness  on  our  heart. 

220  I  Do  Believe.  C.  M. 

FOR  ever  here  my  rest  shall  be. 
Close  to  Thy  bleeding  side ; 
This  all  my  hope  and  all  my  plea — 
For  me  the  Saviour  died. 


310  EFFECTUAL   CALLING. 

Chorus. — I  do  believe,  I  now  believe, 

That  J  esus  died  for  me ;       [blood, 
And  througii  His  blood,  His  precious 
I  shall  from  sin  be  free. 

2  My  dying  Saviour  and  my  God, 

Fountain  for  guilt  and  sin,  . 

Sprinkle  me  ever  with  Thy  blood, 

And  cleanse  and  keep  me  clean.  ^  \^Cho. 

3  Wash  me,  and  make  me  thus  Thine  own ; 

Wash  me,  and  mine  Thou  art ; 
Wash  me,  but  not  my  feet  alone — 

My  hands,  my  head,  my  heart.  \_Cho. 

221  Welcome  to  Christ.  8s  7s  4s. 

WELCOME,  welcome,  dear  Eedeemer, 
Welcome  to  this  heart  of  mine ; 
Lord,  I  make  a  full  surrender, 

Ev'ry  power  and  thought  be  Thine ; 

Thine  entirely. 
Through  eternal  ages  Thine. 

222  "Remember  Me."  C.  M. 

TESUS !  Thou  art  the  sinner's  Friend; 
fj    As  such  I  look  to  Thee ; 
Now,  in  the  fulness  of  Thy  love, 

0  Lord  !  remember  me. 

2  Remember  Thy  pure  word  of  grace, — 

Remember  Calvary ; 
Remember  all  Thy  dying  groans, 
And,  then,  remember  me. 

3  Thou  wondrous  Advocate  with  God  ! 

1  yield  myself  to  Thee : 

While  Thou  art  sitting  on  Thy  throne, 
Dear  Lord !  remember  me. 


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NEW    BIRTH.  311 

4  Lord  !  I  ain  guilty — I  am  vile, 
But  Thy  salvation  's  free  ; 
Then,  in  Thine  all-abounding  grace, 
Dear  Lord  !  remember  me, 

o  And,  when  I  close  my  eyes  in  death. 
When  creature-helps  all  flee, 
Then,  O  my  dear  Kedeemer-God ! 
I  pray 3^  remember  me. 

NEW  BIRTH. 
223  Regeneration  by  the  Spirit.  C.  M. 

ATOT  all  the  outward  forms  on  earth, 
1\    Xor  rites  that  God  has  given, 
Nor  will  of  man,  nor  blood,  nor  birth. 
Can  raise  a  soul  to  heaven. 

2  The  sovereign  will  of  God  alone 

Creates  us  heirs  of  grace  : 
Born  in  the  image  of  His  Son, 
A  new,  peculiar  race. 

3  The  Sj^irit,  like  some  heavenly  wind, 

Blows  on  the  sons  of  flesh ; 

New  models  all  the  carnal  mind. 

And  forms  the  man  afresh. 

4  Our  quickened  souls  awake  and  rise 

From  the  long  sleep  of  death ; 

On  heavenly  things  we  fix  our  eyes, 

And  praise  employs  our  breath. 

224:  Regeneration  by  the  Spirit.  L.  M. 

LOOK  down,  O  Lord,  with  pitying  eye, 
See  Adam's  race  in  ruin  lie ; 
Sin  spreads  its  trophies  o'er  the  ground. 
And  scatters  slaughtered  heaps  around. 

2  And  can  these  mouldering  corpses  live  ? 
And  can  these  perished  bones  revive  ? 


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312  EFFECTUAL   CALLING. 

That,  mighty  God,  to  Thee  is  known ; 
That  wondrous  work  is  all  Thine  own. 

3  Thy  ministers  are  sent  in  vain, 
To  prophesy  upon  the  slain ; 

In  vain  they  call,  in  vain  they  cry, 
Till  Thine  almighty  aid  is  nigh. 

4  But  if  Thy  Spirit  deign  to  breathe. 

Life  spreads  through  all  the  realms  of  death  ; 
Dry  bones  obey  Thy  powerful  voice ; 
They  move,  they  waken,  they  rejoice. 

5  So  when  Thy  trumpet's  awful  sound 

Shall  shake  the  heavens  and  rend  the  ground, 
Dead  saints  shall  from  their  tombs  arise, 
And  spring  to  life  beyond  the  skies. 

REJOICING  UPON  CONVERSION. 

225    Whom  in  Heaven  or  Earth  but  Thee  ?       7s. 

LORD  of  earth.  Thy  forming  hand 
Well  this  beauteous  frame  hath  planned ; 
Woods  that  wave,  and  hills  that  tower, 
Ocean  rolling  in  His  power  ; 
Yet  amid  this  scene  so  fair. 
Should  I  cease  Thy  smile  to  share, 
What  were  all  its  joys  to  me  ? 
Whom  have  I  on  earth  but  Thee  ? 

2  Lord  of  heaven,  beyond  our  sight 
Shines  a  world  of  purer  light ; 
Here,  in  love's  unclouded  reign. 
Severed  friends  shall  meet  again : 
Oh  !  that  world  is  passing  fair ! 
Yet,  if  Thou  wert  absent  there, 
What  were  all  its  joys  to  me  ? 
Whom  have  I  in  heaven  but  Thee? 


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REJOICING    UPON    CONVERSION.  313 

3  Lord  of  eartli  and  heaven,  my  breast 
Seeks  in  Thee  its  only  rest ; 

I  was  lost, — Thy  accents  mild 
Homeward  lured  Thy  wandering  child. 
Oh  I  if  once  Thy  smile  divine 
Ceased  upon  my  soul  to  shine, 

What  were  earth  or  heaven  to  me  ? 
Whom  have  I  in  each  but  Thee  ? 

226  Joy  in  Heaven  over  Repenting         L.  M. 

Sinners. 

II  ^HO  can  describe  the  joys  that  rise, 

\  y     Through  all  the  courts  of  Paradise, 
To  see  a  prodigal  return. 
To  see  an  heir  of  glory  born  ? 

2  With  joy  the  Father  doth  approve 
The  fruit  of  His  eternal  love ; 

The  Son  with  joy  looks  down  and  sees 
The  purchase  of  His  agonies. 

3  The  Spirit  takes  delight  to  view 
The  holy  soul  He  formed  anew ; 
And  saints  and  angels  join  to  sing 
The  growing  empire  of  their  King. 

227  Joy  over  the  Sinner  that  Repenteth.   C.  M. 

0!  HOW  divine,  how  sweet  the  joy, 
When  but  one  sinner  turns. 
And  with  an  humble,  broken  heart, 
His  sins  and  errors  mourns  ! 

2  Pleased  with  the  news  the  saints  below, 

In  songs  their  tongues  employ ; 
Beyond  the  skies  the  tidings  go. 
And  heaven  is  filled  with  joy. 

3  Well  pleased  the  Father  sees  and  hears 

The  conscious  sinner's  moan : 

Jesus  receives  him  in  His  arms, 

And  claims  him  for  His  own. 

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314  EFFECTUAL    CALLING. 

4  Nor  angels  can  their  joys  contain, 
But  kindle  Avitli  new  fire ; 
"  The  sinner  lost  is  found/'  they  sing, 
•    And  strike  the  sounding  lyre. 

228  Pkaise  for  Conversion.  8s  &  7s. 

HAIL !  my  ever  blessed  Jesus, 
Only  Thee^  I  wish  to  sing  ; 
To  my  soul  Thy  name  is  precious, 
Thou  my  Prophet,  Priest,  and  King. 

2  O  !  what  mercy  flows  from  heaven ! 

0  !  what  joy  and  happiness  ! 
Love  I  much?  I'm  much  forgiven, 

1  'm  a  miracle  of  grace. 

3  Once  with  Adam's  race  in  ruin. 

Unconcerned  in  sin  I  lay ; 
Swift  destruction  still  pursuing. 
Till  my  Saviour  passed  that  way. 

4  Witness,  all  ye  hosts  of  heaven. 

My  Redeemer's  tenderness ; 
Love  I  much  ?  I  'm  much  forgiven, 
I  'm  a  miracle  of  grace. 

5  Shout,  ye  bright  angelic  choir. 

Praise  the  Lamb  enthroned  above ; 
Whilst  astonished  I  admire 

God's  free  grace  and  boundless  love. 

6  That  blest  moment  I  received  Him, 

Filled  my  soul  with  joy  and  peace; 
Love  I  much  ?  I  'm  much  forgiven, 
I  'm  a  miracle  of  grace. 

229  GrOD  Eeconciled.  P.  M. 
A  RISE,  my  soul,  arise, 

J-X  Shake  off  thy  guilty  fears; 
A  bleeding  sacrifice 
In  my  behalf  appears : 


JUSTIFICATION.  315 

Before  the  throne  my  Surety  stands ; 
My  name  is  written  on  His  hand. 

2  Five  bleeding  wounds  He  bears, 

Received  on  Calvary; 
They  pour  effectual  prayers, 

They  strongly  speak  for  me : 
Forgive  him,  Oh !  forgive  they  cry, 
Nor  let  that  ransomed  sinner  die. 

3  The  Father  hears  Him  pray, 

His  dear  Anointed  One ; 
He  cannot  turn  away 

The  presence  of  His  Son ; 
The  Spirit  answers  to  the  blood. 
And  tells  me  I  am  born  of  God. 

4  My  God  is  reconciled. 

His  pardoning  voice  I  hear ; 
He  owns  me  for  a  child, 

I  can  no  longer  fear ; 
With  confidence  I  now  draw  nigh. 
And  Father,  Abba  Father,  cry. 

BENEFITS  OF  THE   CALLED. 

.  JUSTIFICATION. 

230      Reliance  on  Christ's  Righteousness.    L.  M. 

NO  more,  my  God,  I  boast  no  more 
Of  all  the  duties  I  have  done ; 
I  quit  the  hopes  I  held  before, 
To  trust  the  merits  of  Thy  Son. 

2  Now  for  the  love  I  bear  His  name, 

What  was  my  gain,  I  count  my  loss ; 
My  former  pride  I  call  my  shame, 
And  nail  my  glory  to  His  cross. 

3  Yes,  and  I  must  and  will  esteem 

All  things  but  loss  for  Jesus'  sake ; 


316        BENEFITS  OF  THE  CALLED. 

O  I  may  my  soul  be  found  in  Him, 
And  of  His  righteousness  partake. 

4  The  best  obedience  of  my  hands    . 

Dares  not  appear  before  Thy  throne ; 
But  faith  can  answer  Thy  demands, 
By  pleading  what  my  Lord  has  done. 

231  Justification  through  Faith.  C.  M. 

VAIN  are  the  hopes  the  sons  of  men 
On  their  own  works  have  built ; 
Their  hearts  by  nature  all  unclean, 
And  all  their  actions  guilt. 

2  Let  Jew  and  Gientile  stop  their  mouths, 

Without  a  murmuring  word, 
And  the  whole  race  of  Adam  stand 
Guilty  before  the  Lord. 

3  In  vain  we  ask  God's  righteous  law 

To  justify  us  now ; 
Since  to  convince  and  to  condemn 
Is  all  the  law  can  do. 

4  Jesus,  how  glorious  is  Thy  grace ! 

When  in  Thy  name  we  trust. 
Our  faith  receives  a  righteousness 
That  makes  the  sinner  just. 

ADOPTION. 

232  Adoption.  S.  M. 

BEHOLD,  what  wondrous  grace 
The  Father  has  bestowed 
On  sinners  of  a  mortal  race. 
To  call  them  sons  of  God. 

2  'Tis  no  surprising  thing. 

That  we  should  be  unknown ; 
The  Jewish  world  knew  not  their  King, 
God's  everlasting  Son. 


ADOPTION.  317 

• 

3  Nor  dotli  it  yet  appear 

How  great  we  must  be  made  ; 
But  when  we  see  our  Saviour  here, 
AVe  shall  be  like  our  Head. 

4  A  hope  so  much  divine 

May  trials  well  endure, 
May  purge  our  souls  from  sense  and  sin, 
As  Christ  the  Lord  is  pure. 

5  If  in  my  Father's  love 

I  share  a  filial  part, 
Send  down  Thy  Spirit  like  a  dove. 
To  rest  upon  my  heart. 

6  We  would  no  longer  lie 

Like  slaves  beneath  the  throne ; 
My  faith  shall  Abba,  Father,  cry. 
And  Thou  the  kindred  own. 

233  Spieit  of  Adoption.  C.  M. 

SOVEREIGN  of  all  the  worlds  on  high. 
Allow  my  humble  claim ; 
Nor  while  poor  worms  w^ould  raise  their  heads, 
Disdain  a  Father's  name. 

2  Our  Father  God  !  how  sweet  the  sound  ! 

How  tender  and  how  dear ! 
Not  all  the  melody  of  heaven. 
Could  so  delight  the  ear. 

3  Come,  sacred  Spirit,  seal  Thy  name 

On  my  expanding  heart ; 
And  show,  that  in  Jehovah's  grace 
I  share  a  filial  part. 

4  Cheered  by  a  signal  so  divine, 

Unwavering  I  believe : 
Thou  knowest,  I,  Abba,  Father,  cry, 
Nor  can  Thy  word  deceive. 

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318  BENEFITS    OF    THE    CALLED. 

SANCTIFICATION. 

284  Necessity  of  Sanctification.  C.  M. 

NOR  eye  has  seen,  nor  ear  has  heard, 
Nor  sense  nor  reason  known, 
What  joys  the  Father  has  prepared 
For  those  that  love  the  Son. 

2  But  the  good  Spirit  of  the  Lord 

Reveals  a  heaven  to  come ; 
The  beams  of  glory  in  His  word 
Allure  and  guide  us  home. 

3  Pure  are  the  j  oys  above  the  sky, 

And  all  the  region  peace ; 
No  wanton  lips  nor  envious  eye. 
Can  see  or  taste  the  bliss. 

4  Those  holy  gates  for  ever  bar 

Pollution,  sin,  and  shame ; 
None  shall  obtain  admittance  there 
But  followers  of  the  Lamb. 

5  He  keeps  the  Father's  book  of  life, 

There  all  their  names  are  found ; 
The  hypocrite  in  vain  shall  strive 
To  tread  the  heavenly  ground. 

PROMISES. 
235  The  Promises  Precious.  lis. 

HOW  firm  a  foundation,  ye  saints  of  the  Lord, 
Is  laid  for  your  faith  in  His  excellent  word ! 
What  more  can  He  say  than  to  you  He  hath  said. 
You  who  unto  Jesus  for  refuge  have  fled  ? 

2  In  every 'condition — in  sickness,  in  health, 
In  poverty's  vale,  or  abounding  in  Avealth, 
At  home  and  abroad,  on  the  land,  on  the  sea, 
"As  thy  days  may  demand,  shall  thy  strength 
ever  be. 


PROMISES.  319 

3  "Fear  not,  I  am  with  thee,  O!  be  not  dismayed; 
I,  I  am  thy  God,  and  will  still  give  thee  aid; 
I'll  strengthen  thee,  help  thee,  and  cause  thee  to 

stand 
Upheld  by  My  righteous,  omnipotent  hand. 

4  "When  through  the  deep  waters  I  call  thee  to 

go, 
The  rivers  of  woe  shall  not  thee  overflow ; 
For  I  will  be  with  thee,  thy  troubles  to  bless, 
And  sanctify  to  thee,  thy  deepest  distress. 

o  "When  through  fiery  trials  thy  pathway  shall 
lie. 
My  grace  all-suflicient  shall  be  thy  supply; 
The  flame  shall  not  hurt  thee ;  I  only  design 
Thy  dross  to  consume,  and  thy  gold  to  refine. 

6  "E'en  down  to  old  age,  all  My  people  shall  prove 
My  sovereign,  eternal,  unchangeable  love; 
And  when  hoary  hairs  shall  their  temples  adorn, 
Like  lambs  they  shall  still  in  My  bosom  be  borne. 

7  "The  soul  that  on  Jesus  hath  leaned  for  repose, 
I  will  not,  I  will  not  desert  to  His  foes ; 

That  soul,  though  all  hell  should  endeavour  to 

shake, 
I  '11  never,  no  never,  no  never  forsake." 

236  Confidence  in  the  Promises.  C.  M. 

OUK  God,  how  firm  His  promise  stands ! 
E'en  when  He  hides  His  face. 
He  trusts  in  our  Redeemer's  hands 
His  glory  and  His  grace. 

2  Then  why,  my  soul,  these  sad  complaints, 
Since  Christ  and  we  are  one  ? 
Thy  God  is  faithful  to  His  saints, 
Is  faithful  to  His  Son. 


o20  BENEFITS    OF    THE    CALLED. 

o  Beneath  His  smiles  my  heart  has  lived, 
And  part  of  heaven  possessed; 
I  praise  His  name  for  grace  received, 
And  trust  Him  for  the  rest. 


PRIVILEGES. 

237  Persevering  Grace.  S.  M. 

TO  God  the  only  wise, 
Our  Saviour  and  our  King, 
Let  all  the  saints  below  the  skies 
Their  humble  praises  bring. 

2  'Tis  His  almighty  love, 

His  counsel  and  His  care. 
Preserves  us  safe  from  sin  and  death, 
And  every  hurtful  snare. 

3  He  will  present  our  souls, 

Unblemished  and  complete. 
Before  the  glory  of  His  face. 
With  joys  divinely  great. 

4  Then  all  the  chosen  seed 

Shall  meet  around* the  throne; 
Shall  bless  the  conduct  of  His  grace, 
And  make  His  wonders  known. 

5  To  our  Redeemer  God, 

Wisdom  and  power  belongs, 
Immortal  crowns  of  majesty. 
And  everlasting  songs. 

238  Safety  of  the  Righteous.  C.  M. 

FIBM  as  the  earth  Thy  gospel  stands. 
My  Lord,  my  hope,  my  trust : 
If  I  am  found  in  Jesus'  hands. 
My  soul  can  ne'er  be  lost. 


TEIVILEGES.  321 

2  His  honour  is  engaged  to  save 

The  meanest  of  His  sheep ; 
All  that  His  heavenly  Father  gave, 
His  hands  securely  keep. 

3  Nor  death  nor  hell  shall  e'er  remove 

His  favourites  from  His  breast ; 
In  the  dear  bosom  of  His  love, 
They  must  for  ever  rest. 

239  Security  of  the  Believer.  L.  M. 

HOW  oft  have  sin  and  Satan  strove 
To  rend  my  soul  from  Thee,  my  God ! 
But  everlasting  is  Thy  love. 

And  Jesus  seals  it  with  His  blood. 

2  The  oath  and  promise  of  the  Lord 

Join  to  confirm  His  wondrous  grace : 
Eternal  power  performs  the  word. 

And  fills  all  heaven  with  endless  praise. 

3  Amidst  temptations  sharp  and  long, 

My  soul  to  this  dear  refuge  flies ; 
Hope  is  my  anchor,  firm  and  strong, 
AVhile  tempests  blow  and  billows  rise. 

4  The  gospel  bears  my  spirits  up; 

A  faithful  and  unchanging  God 
Lays  the  foundation  for  my  hope, 
In  oaths,  and  promises,  and  blood. 

210  Grace.  S.  M. 

MAN'S  wisdom  is  to  seek 
His  strength  in  God  alone ; 
And  e'en  an  angel  would  be  weak, 
AVho  trusted  in  his  own. 


o 


Retreat  beneath  His  wings. 
And  in  His  grace  confide ; 

This  more  exalts  the  King  of  kings, 
Than  all  your  works  beside. 


322  BENEFITS   OF   THE   CALLED. 

3  In  Jesus  is  our  store ; 

Grace  issues  from  His  throne ; 
Whoever  says,  "  I  want  no  more/' 
<    Confesses  he  has  none. 

241  Union  with  Christ.  S.  M. 

DEAE  Saviour,  we  are  Thine, 
By  everlasting  bands ; 
Our  names,  our  hearts,  we  would  resign, 
And  souls,  into  Thy  hands. 

2  Accepted  for  Thy  sake. 

And  justified  by  faith, 
We  of  Thy  righteousness  partake, 
And  find  in  Thee  our  life. 

3  To  Thee  we  still  would  cleave. 

With  ever  growing  zeal ; 
If  millions  tempt  us  Christ  to  leave, 
O  !  let  them  ne'er  prevail. 

4  Thy  Spirit  shall  unite 

Our  souls  to  Thee  our  head; 
Shall  form  us  to  Thy  image  bright, 
That  we  Thy  paths  may  tread. 

5  Death  may  our  souls  divide 

From  these  abodes  of  clay ; 
But  love  shall  keep  us  near  Thy  side, 
Through  all  the  gloomy  way. 

6  Since  Christ  and  we  are  one, 

Why  should  we  doubt  or  fear  ? 
Since  He  in  heaven  has  fixed  His  throne. 
He  '11  fix  His  members  there. 

242  Access  to  God  by  Christ.  C.  M. 

COME,  let  us  lift  our  joyful  eyes. 
Up  to  the  courts  above. 
And  smile  to  see  our  Father  there. 
Upon  a  throne  of  love. 


PRIVILEGES.  323 

2  Once  'twas  a  seat  of  dreadful  wrath, 
And  shot  devouring  flame; 
Our  God  appeared  consuming  fire, 
And  Vengeance  was  His  name. 

o  Rich  were  the  drops  of  Jesus'  blood 
That  calmed  His  frowning  face. 
That  sprinkled  o'er  the  burning  throne, 
And  turned  the  wrath  to  grace. 

4  Xow  we  may  bow  before  His  feet. 

And  venture  near  the  Lord : 
N )  fiery  cherub  guards  His  seat, 
'Xor  double  flaming  sword. 

5  The  peaceful  gates  of  heavenly  bliss. 

Are  opened  by  the  Son ; 
High  let  us  raise  our  notes  of  praise. 
And  reach  the  eternal  throne. 

6  To  Thee  ten  thousand  thanks  we  bring. 

Great  Advocate  on  high ; 
And  glory  to  the  almighty  King, 
That  lays  His  fury  by. 

243  COMMUNIOX  WITH  ChRIST.  C.  M. 

JESUS,  my  Saviour,  bind  me  fast. 
In  cords  of  heavenly  love ; 
Then  sweetly  draw  me  to  Thy  breast, 
Nor  let  me  thence  remove. 

2  Draw  me  from  all  created  good. 

From  self,  the  world  and  sin ; 
To  the  dear  fountain  of  Thy  blood, 
And  make  me  pure  within. 

3  O  lead  me  to  Thy  mercy  seat. 

Attract  me  nearer  still ; 
Draw  me,  like  ]CIary,  to  Thy  feet, 
To  sit  and  learn  Thy  will. 


324  BENEFITS    OF    THE    CALLED. 

4  O  draw  me  by  Thy  providence. 
Thy  Spirit  and  Thy  word, 
Fa'om  all  the  things  of  time  and  sense, 
To  Thee,  my  gracious  Lord. 

244  Christians  have  all  in  Christ.  7s. 

JESUS,  lover  of  my  soul. 
Let  me  to  Thy  bosom  fly. 
While  the  raging  billows  roll. 

While  the  tempest  still  is  high. 
Hide  me,  O  my  Saviour,  hide. 

Till  the  storm  of  life  is  past ; 
Safe  into  the  haven  guide ; 

0  receive  my  soul  at  last. 

2  Other  refuge  have  I  none. 

Hangs  my  helpless  soul  on  Thee ; 
Leave,  ah  !  leave  me  not  alone. 

Still  support  and  comfort  me ; 
All  my  trust  on  Thee  is  staid. 

All  my  help  from  Thee  I  bring ; 
-Cover  my  defenceless  head 

With  the  shadow  of  Thy  wing. 

3  Thou,  O  Christ,  art  all  I  want ; 

All  in  all  in  Thee  I  find ; 
Raise  the  fallen,  cheer  the  faint. 

Heal  the  sick  and  lead  the  blind : 
Just  and  holy  is  Thy  name, 

1  am  all  unrighteousness ; 
Vile  and  full  of  sin  I  am. 

Thou  art  full  of  truth  and  grace. 

4  Plenteous  grace  with  Thee  is  found, 

Grace  to  pardon  all  my  sin ; 
Let  the  healing  streams  aboilnd, 
-    Make  and  keep  me  pure  within. 


PRIVILEGES.  325 

Thou  of  life  tlie  fountain  art, 

Freely  let  me  take  of  Thee : 
Spring  Thou  up  within  my  heart, 

Kise  to  all  eternity. 

245  GrOD  THE  BeLIEVER's  HaPPINESS.  C.  M. 

Y  God,  my  portion,  and  my  love. 
My  everlasting  All, 
I  've  none  but  Thee  in  heaven  above, 
Or  on  this  earthly  ball. 

2  What  empty  things  are  all  the  skies, 

And  this  inferior  clod ! 
There  's  nothing  here  deserves  my  joys, 
There  's  nothing  like  my  God. 

3  In  vain  the  bright,  the  burning  sun 

Scatters  his  feeble  light ; 
'Tis  Thy  sweet  beams  create  my  noon ; 
If  Thou  withdraw,  'tis  night. 

4  To  Thee  we  owe  our  wealth  and  friends. 

And  health  and  safe  abode : 
Thanks  to  Thy  name  for  meaner  things ; 
But  they  are  not  my  God. 

5  Were  I  possessor  of  the  earth. 

And  called  the  stars  my  own ; 
Without  Thy  graces  and  Thyself, 
I  were  a  wTetch  undone. 

6  Let  others  stretch  their  arms  like  seas, 

And  grasp  in  all  the  shore ; 
Grant  me  the  visits  of  Thv  face, 
And  I  desire  no  more. 

246  DiVTNE  Light  Breaking  into  the     7s  &  6s. 

Soul,. 

qOMETIMES  a  light  surprises, 
kJ  The  Christian  while  he  sings  ; 
It  is  the  Lord  w-ho  rises. 

With  healing  in  His  wings ; 

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326  BENEFITS    OF    THE   CALLED. 

When  comforts  are  declining, 

He  grants  the  soul  again, 
A  season  of  clear  shining, 
'  To  cheer  it  after  rain. 

2  In  holy  contemplation, 

We  sweetly  then  pursue 
The  theme  of  God's  salvation, 

And  And  it  ever  new : 
Set  free  from  present  sorrow. 

We  cheerfully  can  say, 
Let  the  unknown  to-morrow 

Bring  with  it  what  it  may. 

8  It  can  bring  with  it  nothing, 

But  He  will  bear  us  through ; 
Who  gives  the  lilies  clothing, 

Will  clothe  His  people  too : 
Beneath  the  spreading  heavens, 

No  creature  but  is  fed ; 
And  He  who  feeds  the  ravens. 

Will  give  His  children  bread. 

4  Though  vine  nor  fig-tree  neither. 

Their  wonted  fruit  should  bear, 
Though  all  the  fields  should  wither, 

Nor  flocks  nor  herds  be  there ; 
Yet  God  the  same  abiding, 

His  praise  shall  tune  my  voice ; 
For  while  in  Him  confiding, 

I  cannot  but  rejoice. 

247     Christian  Confidence  and  Gratitude.  C.  M. 

HOW  can  I  sink  with  such  a  prop, 
As  my  eternal  God, 
Who  bears  the  earth's  huge  pillars  up. 
And- spreads  the  heavens  abroad  ? 


PRIVILEGES.  .  327 

2  How  can  I  die  while  Jesus  lives, 

Who  rose  and  left  the  dead  ? 
Pardon  and  grace  my  soul  receives 
From  my  exalted  Head. 

3  All  that  I  am,  and  all  I  have, 

Shall  be  for  ever  Thine ; 
Whate'er  my  duty  bids  me  give, 
My  cheerful  hands  resign, 

248  Strength  Equal  to  the  Day.  L.  M. 

AFFLICTED  saint,  to  Christ  draw  near, 
Thy  Saviour's  gracious  promise  hear ; 
His  faithful  word  declares  to  thee. 
That  "  as  thy  day,  thy  strength  shall  be." 

2  Thy  faith  is  weak,  thy  foes  are  strong ; 
And  if  the  conflict  should  be  long. 
Thy  Lord  will  make  the  tempter  flee  ; 
For  "  as  thy  day,  thy  strength  shall  be." 

3  Should  persecution  rage  and  flame, 
Still  trust  in  thy  Redeemer's  name : 
In  fiery  trials  thou  shalt  see. 

That  "  as  thy  day,  thy  strength  shall  be." 

4  When  called  by  Him  to  bear  the  cross. 
Reproach,  affliction,  pain,  or  loss. 

Or  deep  distress  and  poverty  ; 

Still  "  as  thy  day,  thy  strength  shall  be." 

5  When  death  at  length  appears  in  view, 
Christ's  2Dresen(je  shall  thy  fears  subdue : 
He  comes  to  set  thy  spirit  free ; 

And  "as  thy  day,  thy  strength  shall  be." 

249  Blessedness  of  the  Righteous.  C.  M. 
rPHERE  is  a  safe  and  secret  place 

X    Beneath  the  wings  divine. 
Reserved  for  all  the  heirs  of  grace : 
Oh  !  be  that  refuge  mine  ! 


328  BENEFITS    OF    THE    CALLED. 

2  The  least  and  feeblest  there  may  bide 

Uninjured  and  unawed ; 
While  thousands  fall  on  every  side, 
.  He  rests  secure  in  God. 

3  He  feeds  in  pastures  large  and  fair, 

Of  love  and  truth  divine ; 

0  child  of  God,  O  glory's  heir. 
How  rich  a  lot  is  thine ! 

4  A  hand  almighty  to  defend, 

An  ear  for  every  call, 
An  honoured  life,  a  peaceful  end. 
And  heaven  to  crown  it  all. 

250  Death  is  Gain.  C.  M.  D. 

AND  let  this  feeble  body  fail, 
And  let  it  faint  and  die ; 
My  soul  shall  quit  this  mournful  vale. 

And  soar  away  on  high ; 
Shall  join  the  disembodied  saints. 

And  find  its  long-sought  rest, 
That  only  bliss  for  which  it  pants. 
On  the  Redeemer's  breast. 

2  Oh !  what  has  Jesus  done  for  me ! 

Before  my  ravished  eyes 
Rivers  of  love  divine  I  see, 
And  trees  of  paradise ; 

1  see  a  world  of  spirits  bright, 

Who  taste  the  pleasures  there ; 
They  all  are  robed  in  spotless  white. 
And  conquering  palms  they  bear. 

3  Oh  !  w^hat  are  all  my  sufferings  here. 

If,  Lord,  Thou  count  me  meet 
With  that  enraptured  host  to  appear. 
And  worship  at  Thy  feet  ? 


PKIVILEGES.  329 

Give  joy  or  grief,  give  ease  oi*  pain ; 

Take  life  or  friends  away ; 
But  let  me  meet  those  friends  again, 

In  that  eternal  day. 

251  Fears  Dismissed.  C.  M. 
\7E  trembling  souls,  dismiss  your  fears, 

1    Be  mercy  all  your  theme  ; 
Mercv,  which  like  a  river  flows 
In  one  perpetual  stream. 

2  Fear  not  the  powders  of  earth  and  hell ; 

God  will  those  powers  restrain ; 
His  arm  shall  all  their  rage  repel, 
And  make  their  efforts  vain. 

3  Fear  not  the  want  of  outward  good ; 

For  His  He  will  provide ; 
Grant  them  supplies  of  daily  food. 
And  give  them  heaven  beside. 

4  Fear  not  that  He  will  e'er  forsake, 

Or  leave  His  work  undone ; 
He  's  faithful  to  His  promises. 
And  faithful  to  His  Son. 

5  Fear  not  the  terrors  of  the  grave. 

Or  death's  tremendous  sting  ; 
He  will  from  endless  wrath  preserve. 
To  endless  glory  bring. 

252  The  Mourner  Comforted.  S.  M. 
AT^OUB  harps,  ye  trembling  saints, 

1    Down  from  the  willows  take; 
Loud  to  the  praise  of  love  divine. 
Bid  every  string  awake. 

2  Though  in  a  foreign  land, 
We  are  not  far  from  home. 
And  nearer  to  our  house  above 
We  every  moment  come. 

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330  BENEFITS    OF    THE    CALLED. 

3  His  grace  will,  to  the  end, 

Stronger  and  brighter  shine ; 
Nor  present  things,  nor  things  to  come,  * 

'  Shall  quench  the  love  divine. 

4  When  we  in  darkness  walk. 

Nor  feel  the  heavenly  flame ; 
Then  is  the  time  to  trust  our  God, 
And  rest  upon  His  name. 

5  Soon  shall  our  doubts  and  fears 

Subside  at  His  control : 
His  loving-kindness  shall  break  through 
The  midnight  of  the  soul. 

6  Blest  is  the  man,  O  God, 

That  stays  himself  on  Thee  ; 
Who  waits  for  Thy  salvation,  Lord, 
Shall  Thy  salvation  see. 

253  The  Disconsolate  Comforted.  10s  &  lis. 

COME,  ye  disconsolate,  where'er  ye  languish, 
Come  to  the  mercy-seat,  fervently  kneel; 
Here  bring  your  wounded  hearts,  here  tell  your 
anguish ; 
Earth  has  no  sorrows  that  heaven  cannot  heal. 

2  Joy  of  the  desolate,  Light  of  the  straying, 

Hope  of  the  joenitent,  fadeless  and  jDure, 
Here  speaks  the  Comforter,  in  mercy  saying, 
Earth  has  no  sorrows  that  heaven  cannot  cure. 

3  Here  see  the  bread  of  life ;  see  waters  flowing 

Forth  from  lli^  throne  of  God,  boundless  in 
love; 
Come  to  the  feast  prepared ;  come,  ever  know- 
ing 

Earth  has  no  sorrows,  but  heaven  can  remove. 


PRIVILEGES.  331 

254  The  Yoice  of  Jesus.  L.  M. 
TTT^HEN  power  divine  in  mortal  form, 

VV    Hushed  witli  a  word  the  raging  storm, 
In  soothing  accents  Jesus  said, — 
"  Lo  !  it  is  I ;  be  not  afraid." 

2  Blessed  be  the  voice  that  breathes  from  heaven 
To  every  heart  in  sunder  riven, 

When  love,  and  joy,  and  hope  are  fled, — 
"  Lo  !  it  is  I ;  be  not  afraid." 

3  And  when  the  last  dread  hour  is  come, 
While  shuddering  nature  waits  her  doom. 
This  voice  shall  call  the  pious  dead, — 

*'  Lo  !  it  is  I ;  be  not  afraid." 

255  Rest  for  the  Weary.  P.  M. 

IN  the  Christian's  home  in  glory 
There  remains  a  land  of  rest; 
There  my  Saviour  's  gone  before  me, 
To  fulfil  my  soul's  request. 
There  is  rest  for  the  weary. 

There  is  rest  for  you ; 
On  the  other  side  of  Jordan, 
In  the  sweet  fields  of  Eden, 
Where  the  tree  of  life  is  blooming, 
There  is  rest  for  you. 

2  This  is  not  my  place  of  resting. 

Mine 's  a  city  yet  to  come ; 
Onward  to  it  I  am  hasting. 
On  to  my  eternal  home: 
There  is  rest,  etc. 

3  In  it  all  is  light  and  glory, 

O'er  it  shines  a  nightless  day ; 
Ev'ry  trace  of  sin's  sad  story. 
All  the  curse  hath  passed  away : 
There  is  rest,  etc. 


332  BENEFITS    OF    THE   CALLED. 

4  There  the  Lamb  our  Shepherd  leads  us 
By  the  streams  of  life  along, 
On  the  freshest  pastures  feeds  us, 
•  Turns  our  sighing  into  song: 
There  is  rest,, etc. 

256  Jesus  our  Kighteousness.  L.  M. 

JESUS,  Thy  blood  and  righteousness 
My  beauty  are,  my  glorious  dress ; 
'Midst  flaming  worlds,  in  these  arrayed, 
With  joy  shall  I  lift  up  my  head. 

2  When  from  the  dust  of  earth  I  rise 
To  claim  my  mansion  in  the  skies. 
E'en  then  shall  this  be  all  my  plea, 
"  Jesus  hath  lived  and  died  for  me." 

3  Lord,  I  believe  Thy  precious  blood, 
Which  at  the  mercy-seat  of  God 
For  ever  doth  for  sinners  plead. 
For  me,  e'en  for  my  soul,  was  shed. 

4  This  spotless  robe  the  same  appears. 
When  ruined  nature  sinks  in  years ; 
No  age  can  change  its  glorious  hue, 
The  robe  of  Christ  is  ever  new. 

5  Oh,  let  the  dead  now  hear  Thy  voice. 
Now  bid  Thy  banished  ones  rejoice ; 
Their  beauty  this,  their  glorious  dress, 
Jesus,  the  Lord  our  Righf^eousness! 

257  The  Lamb  of  God.  7& 

JESUS,  Lamb  of  God,  for  me 
Thou,  the  Lord  of  life,  didst  die; 
Whither,— whither  but  to  Thee, 

Can  a  trembling  sinner  fly? 
Death's  dark  waters  o'er  me  roll, 
Save,  Oh  save,  my  sinking  soul. 


PRIVILEGES.  333 

2  Never  bowed  a  martyred  head 

Weighed  with  equal  sorrow  down, 

Never  blood  so  rich  was  shed, 
Never  king  wore  such  a  crown ! 

To  Thy  cross  and  sacrifice 

Faith  now  lifts  her  tearful  eyes. 

8  All  my  soul,  by  love  subdued, 

]\Ielts  in  deep  contrition  there ; 
By  Thy  mighty  grace  renewed, 

New-born  hope  forbids  despair ; 
Lord,  Thou  canst  my  guilt  forgive, 
Thou  hast  bid  me  look  and  live. 

4  While  with  broken  heart  I  kneel. 

Sinks  the  inward  storm  to  rest ; 
Life, — immortal  life — I  feel 

Kindled  in  my  throbbing  breast ; 
Thine, — for  ever  Thine  I  am. 
Glory  to  the  bleeding  Lamb ! 

258  Peace  in  Jesus.  7s. 

PKINCE  of  Peace,  control  my  will. 
Bid  this  struggling  heart  be  still ; 
Bid  my  fears  and  doubtings  cease, 
Hush  .my  spirit  into  peace. 

2  Thou  hast  bought  me  with  Thy  blood, 
Opened  wide  the  gate  to  God ; 
Peace  I  ask, — but  peace  must  be, 
Lord,  in  being  one  with  Thee. 

3  May  Thy  will,  not  mine,  be  done, — 
May  Thy  will  and  mine  be  one ; 
Chase  these  doubtings  from  my  heart, 
Now  Thy  perfect  peace  impart. 

4  Saviour,  at  Thy  feet  I  fall. 
Thou  my  life,  my  God,  my  all ! 
Let  Thy  happy  servant  be 
One  for  evermore  with  Thee. 


334  GRACES. 


GEACES. 

FAITH. 

259  Faith  in  Christ.  L.  M. 

IT^HEN  sins  and  fears  prevailing  rise, 
TT     And  fainting  hope  almost  expires; 
Jesus,  to  Tliee  I  lift  mine  eyes, 

To  Thee  I  breathe  my  soul's  desires. 

2  Art  Thou  not  mine,  my  living  Lord  ? 

And  can  my  hope,  my  comfort  die. 
Fixed  on  Thy  everlasting  word, 

That  word  which  built  the  earth  and  sky  ? 

3  If  my  immortal  Saviour  lives. 

Then  my  immortal  life  is  sure. 
His  word  a  firm  foundation  gives. 
Here  let  me  build  and  rest  secure. 

4  Here  let  my  faith  unshaken  dwell, 

Immovable  the  promise  stands  ; 
Not  all  the  powers  of  earth,  or  hell, 
Can  e'er  dissolve  the  sacred  bands. 

5  Here,  O  my  soul,  thy  trust  repose ; 

Since  Jesus  is  for  ever  mine. 
Not  death  itself,  that  last  of  foes, 
Shall  break  a  union  so  divine. 

260  Living  Faith.  C.  M. 

MISTAKEN  souls,  that  dream  of  heaven, 
And  make  their  empty  boast 
Of  inward  joys,  and  sins  forgiven, 
While  they  are  slaves  to  lust. 

2  Vain  are  our  fancies,  airy  flights, 

If  faith  be  cold  and  dead : 

None  but  a  living  power  unites 

To  Christ  the  living  Head. 


FAITH.  335 

3  Tis  faith  that  changes  all  the  heart ; 

'Tis  faith  that  ^vorks  by  love, 

That  bids  all  sinful  joys  depart, 

And  lifts  the  thoughts  above. 

4  'Tis  faith  that  conquers  earth  and  hell, 

By  a  celestial  j)o\ver ; 
This  is  the  grace  that  shall  prevail 
In  the  decisive  hour. 

5  Faith  must  obey  the  Father's  will, 

As  well  as  trust  His  grace ; 
A  pardoning  God  is  jealous  still 
For  His  own  holiness. 

6  When  from  the  curse  He  sets  us  free. 

He  makes  our  nature  clean ; 
Nor  would  He  send  His  Son  to  be 
The  minister  of  sin. 

261  Christians  Walking  by  Faith.        L.  M. 

Tills  by  the  faith  of  joys  to  come, 

X    We  walk  through  deserts  dark  as  night, 
Till  we  arrive  at  heaven  our  home, 

Faith  is  our  guide,  and  faith  our  light. 

2  The  want  of  sight  she  well  supplies ; 

She  makes  the  pearly  gates  appear ; 
Far  into  distant  worlds  she  pries, 
And  brings  eternal  glories  near. 

3  Cheerful  we  tread  the  desert  through, 

While  faith  inspires  a  heavenly  ray, 
Though  lions  roar  and  tempests  blow, 
And  rocks  and  dangers  fill  the  way. 

4  So  Abraham,  by  divine  command, 

Left  his  own  house  to  walk  with  God ; 
His  faith  beheld  the  promised  land, 
And  fired  his  zeal  along  the  road. 


836  GRACES. 

262  Efficacy  of  Faith.  C.  M. 

FAITH  adds  new  charms  to  earthly  bliss, 
And  saves  me  from  its  snares ; 
Its*  aid  in  every  duty  brings, 
And  softens  all  my  cares : 

2  Extinguishes  the  thirst  of  sin, 

And  lights  the  sacred  fire 
Of  love  to  God,  and  heavenly  things, 
And  fee4s  the  pure  desire. 

3  The  wounded  conscience  knows  its  power. 

The  healing  balm  to  give ; 
That  balm  the  saddest  heart  can  cheer. 
And  make  the  dying  live. 

4  Wide  it  unveils  celestial  worlds, 

Where  deathless  pleasures  reign; 
And  bids  me  seek  my  portion  there, 
Nor  bids  me  seek  in  vain : 

5  Shows  me  the  precious  promise  sealed 

With  the  Redeemer's  blood ; 
And  helps  my  feeble  hope  to  rest 
Upon  a  faithful  God. 

6  There,  there  unshaken  would  I  rest. 

Till  this  vile  body  dies ; 
And  then  on  faith's  triumphant  wings, 
At  once  to  glory  rise. 

263  Sustaining  Faith.  C.  M. 
'rpiS  faith  supports  my  feeble  soul, 

.1    In  times  of  deep  distress  ; 
When  storms  arise  and  billows  roll. 
Great  God,  I  trust  Thy  grace. 

2  Thy  powerful  arm  still  bears  me  up, 
AVliatever  griefs  befall ; 
Thou  art  my  life,  my  joy,  my  hope, 
And  Thou  my  all  in  all. 


FAITH.  00/ 

3  Bereft  of  friends,  beset  with  foes, 

AVith  dangers  all  around, 
To  Thee  I  all  my  fears  disclose, 
In  Thee  my  help  is  found. 

4  In  every  want,  in  every  strait, 

To  Thee  alone  I  fly ; 
AVlien  other  comforters  depart. 
Thou  art  for  ever  nigh. 

264  Faith  in  Time  of  Declensi6n.  C.  M. 

117  HEN  any  turn  from  Sion's  way, 
W     Alas,  what  numbers  do ! 
Methinks  I  hear  my  Saviour  say, 
''  WiU  thou  forsake  me  too  ?" 

2  Ah,  Lord !  w^th  such  a  heart  as  mine. 

Unless  Thou  hold  me  fast, 
I  feel  I  must,  I  shall  decline, 
And  prove  like  them  at  last. 

3  Yet  Thou  alone  hast  power,  I  know, 

To  save  a  wretch  like  me ; 
To  whom,  or  whither  could  I  go, 
If  I  should  turn  from  Thee  ? 

4  Beyond  a  doubt  I  rest  assured, 

Thou  art  the  Christ  of  God ; 
Who  hast  eternal  life  secured. 
By  promise  and  by  blood. 

5  Xo  voice  but  Thiite  can  give  me  rest. 

And  bid  my  fears  depart ; 
No  love  but  Thine  can  make  me  blest, 
And  satisfy  my  heart. 

G  What  anguish  has  this  question  stirred, 
"  And  wih  Thou  also  go  ?" 
Dear  Lord,  relying  on  Thy  word, 
I  humbly  answer — no  ! 

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338  GRACES. 


H 


265  Peace  in  Believing.  5s,  6s  &  9s. 
OW  happy  are  tliey 

Who  the  Saviour  obey, 
And  have  laid  up  their  treasures  above ! 

0  what  tongue  can  express 
The  sweet  comfort  and  peace 

Of  a  soul  in  its^  earliest  love  ? 

2  'Twas  heaven  below 
My  Redeemer  to  know, 

And  the  angels  could  do  nothing  more, 

Than  to  fall  at  His  feet, 

And  the  story  repeat,' 
And  the  Lover  of  sinners  adore. 

3  O  the  rapturous  height 
Of  that  holy  delight 

Which  I  felt  in  the  life-giving  blood  ! 
Of  my  Saviour  possessed, 

1  was  perfectly  blest. 

As  if  filled  with  the  fulness  of  God. 

4  Then,  all  the  day  long, 
Was  my  Jesus  my  song, 

And  redemption  through  faith  in  His  name ; 

O  that  all  might  believe. 

And  salvation  receive. 
And  their  song  and  their  joy  be  the  same. 

266  Fleeing  to  Cheist  as  a  Refuge.     L.  0.  M. 

OTHOU,  that  hear  est  the  prayer  of  faith, 
Wilt  Thou  not  save  a  soul  from  death. 
That  casts  itself  on  Thee  ? 
I  have  no  refuge  of  my  own. 
But  fly  to  what  my  Lord  has  done, 
And  suffered,  once  for  me. 

2  Slain  in  the  guilty  sinner's  stead. 
His  spotless  righteousness  I  plead, 


FAITH.  339 

And  His  atoning  blood  : 
Thy  righteousness  my  robe  shall  be, 
Thy  merit  shall  avail  for  me, 

And  bring  me  near  to  God. 

3  Then  snatch  me  from  eternal  death. 
The  Spirit  of  adojjtion  breathe. 

His  consolation  send : 
By  Plim  some  word  of  life  impart. 
And  sweetly  whisper  to  my  heart, 

"  Thy  Maker  is  thy  Friend."    • 

4  The  king  of  terrors  then  would  be 
A  welcome  messenger  to  me. 

To  bid  me  come  away : 
Unclogged  by  earth,  or  earthly  things, 
I  'd  mount,  I  'd  fly  with  eager  wings. 

To  everlasting  day. 

267  Appropriating  Faith.  S.  M. 

FAITH  is  a  precious  grace. 
Where'er  it  is  bestowed ; 
It  boasts  of  a  celestial  birth, 
And  is  the  gift  of  God. 

2  Jesus  it  owns  as  King, 

And  all-atoning  Priest ; 
It  claims  no  merit  of  its  own, 
But  looks  for  all  in  Christ. 

3  On  Him  it  safely  leans, 

In  times  of  deep  distress ; 
Flies  to  the  fountain  of  His  blood. 

And  trusts  His  righteousness.  : 

4  All  through  the  wilderness. 

It  is  our  strength  and  stay ; 
Nor  can  w^e  miss  the  heavenly  road, 
While  it  directs  our  way. 


340  GRACES. 

5  Lord,  'tis  Thy  work  alone, 
And  that  divinely  free ; 
Send  down  the  Spirit  of  Thy  Son   . 
To  work  this  faith  in  me. 

268  Faith's  Struggle.  C.  M. 

LORD,  I  believe ;  Thy  power  I  own, 
Thy  truth  I  would  obey ; 
I  wander  comfortless  and  lone. 

When  from  Thy  paths  I  stray  : 
Lord,  I  believe ;  but  gloomy  fears, 

Sometimes  bedim  my  sight ; 
I  look  to  Thee  with  prayers  and  tears, 
And  cry  for  strength  and  light. 

2  Lord,  I  believe ;  yet  Thou  dost  know. 

My  faith  is  cold  and  weak : 
Pity  my  frailty,  and  bestow  '^' 

The  confidence  I  seek : 
Yes,  I  believe  ;  and  only  Thou, 

Canst  give  my  doubts  relief; 
Lord,  to  Thy  truth  my  spirit  bow. 

Help  Thou  my  unbelief. 

269  Confidence  in  God.  C.  M. 

WHENCE  do  our  mournful  thoughts  arise  ? 
Where  is  our  courage  fled  ? 
Have  restless  sin,  and  raging  hell, 
Struck  all  our  comforts  dead  ? 

2  Have  we  forgot  the  almighty  Name, 

That  formed  the  earth  and  sea  ? 
And  can  an  all-creating  Arm, 
Grow  weary  or  decay  ? 

3  Treasures  of  everlasting  might. 

In  our  Jehovah  dwell ; 
He  gives  the  conquest  to  the  weak, 
And  treads  their  foes  to  hell. 


FAITH.  341 

4  Mere  mortal  power  shall  fade  and  die, 

And  youthful  vigour  cease ; 
But  we  that  wait  upon  the  Lord, 
Shall  feel  our  strength  increase. 

5  The  saints  shall  mount  on  eagles'  wings, 

And  taste  the  promised  bliss, 
Till  their  unwearied  feet  arrive 
Where  perfect  pleasure  is. 

270  The  Triumph  of  Faith.         10s  &  lis. 

BEGONE,  unbelief,  my  Saviour  is  near. 
And  for  my  relief,  will  surely  ap2)ear : 
By  prayer  let  me  wrestle,  and  He  will  perform  ; 
AYitli  Christ  in  the  vessel,  I  smile  at  the  storm. 

2  Though  dark  be  my  way,  since  He  is  my  guide, 
'Tis  mine  to  obey,  'tis  His  to  provide ; 
Though  cisterns  be  broken,  and  creatures  all  fail. 
The  word  He  has  sjDoken  shall  surely  prevail. 

3  His  love,  in  times  past,  forbids  me  to  think 
He  '11  leave  me  at  last,  in  trouble  to  sink ; 
Each  sweet  Ebenezer,  I  have  in  review. 
Confirms  His  good  pleasure  to  help  me  quite 

through. 

4  Why  should  I  complain  of  want  and  distress, 
Temptation  or  pain  ?  He  told  me  no  less. 

The  heirs  of  salvation,  I  know  from  His  word, 
Through   much  tribulation    must  follow  their 
Lord. 

5  Since  all  that  I  meet  shall  work  for  my  good. 
The  bitter  is  sweet,  the  medicine  food : 
Though  painful  at  present,  'twdll  cease  before 

long. 
And  then  O  how  pleasant  the  Conqueror's  song! 

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342  GRACES. 

271  Faith  Prevailing  in  Trouble.  S.  M. 

IT",  through  unruffled  seas, 
Toward  heaven  we  calmly  sail, 
With  grateful  hearts,  O  God,  to  Thee, 
We  '11  own  the  prospering  gale. 

2  But  should  the  surges  rise. 

And  rest  delay  to  come, 
Blest  be  the  sorrow — kind  the  storm, 
Which  drives  us  nearer  home. 

3  Teach  us,  in  every  state. 

To  make  Thy  will  our  own ; 
And  when  the  joys  of  sense  depart, 
To  live  by  faith  alone. 

272  Prayer  for  Faith.  C.  M, 

OH !  for  a  faith  that  will  not  shriA, 
Though  pressed  by  every  foe ; 
That  will  not  tremble,  on  the  brink 
Of  any  earthly  woe. 

2  That  will  not  murmur  nor  complain, 

Beneath  the  chastening  rod  ; 
But  in  the  hour  of  grief  or  pain, 
Can  lean  upon  its  God. 

3  A  faith  that  shines  more  bright  and  clear, 

When  tempests  rage  without ; 
That  when  in  danger  knows  no  fear, 
In  darkness  feels  no  doubt : 

4  That  bears  unmoved  the  world's  dread  frown, 

Nor  heeds  its  scornful  smile ; 
That  sin's  wild  ocean  cannot  drown. 
Nor  its  soft  arts  beguile. 

5  A  faith  that  keeps  the  narrow  way. 

By  truth  restrained  and  led, 
And  with  a  pure  and  heavenly  ray. 
Lights  up  a  dying  bed. 


FAITH.  o4o 

273  The  Voice  of  Jesus.  8s'&  6s. 

IPIEARD  tlie  voice  of  Jesus  say, 
Come  unto  me  aud  rest ; 
Lay  down,  thou  weary  one,  lay  down 

Thy  head  upon  my  breast. 
I  came  to  Jesus  as  I  was, 

Weary,  and  worn,  and  sad, 

I  found  in  Him  a  resting-place. 

And  He  has  made  me  glad. 

2  I  heard  the  voice  of  Jesus  say. 

Behold,  I  freely  give 
The  living  water,  thirsty  one. 

Stoop  down,  and  drink,  and  live. 
I  came  to  tlesus,  and  I  drank 

Of  that  life-giving  stream ; 
My  thirst  was  quenched,  my  soul  revived, 

And  now  I  live  in  Him. 

3  I  heard  the  voice  of  Jesus  say, 

I  am  this  dark  world's  li2:ht, — 
Look  unto  Me,  thy  morn  shall  rise. 

And  all  thy  day  be  bright : 
I  looked  to  Jesus,  and  I  found 

In  Him  my  Star,  my  Sun  ; 
And. in  that  light  of  life  I'll  walk, 

Till  travelling  days  are  done. 

4  I  heard  the  voice  of  Jesus  say. 

My  Father's  house  above 
Has  many  mansions  :  I  've  a  place 

Prepared  for  you,  in  love. 
I  trust  in  Jesus,  in  that  house. 

According  to  His  word, 
Kedeemed  by  grace,  my  soul  shall  live 

For  ever  with  the  Lord. 


^ 


344  GRACES. 

274  Faith  in  Christ.  6s  &  4s. 

MY  faith  looks  up  to  Thee, 
Thou  Lamb  of  Calvary, 
Saviour  divine ! 
Now  hear  me  while  I  pray. 
Take  all  my  guilt  away ; 
Oh  let  me,  from  this  day. 
Be  wholly  Thine. 

2  May  Thy  rich  grace  impart 
Strength  to  my  fainting  heart, — 

My  zeal  inspire ; 
As  Thou  hast  died  for  me. 
Oh  may  my  love  to  Thee 
Pure,  warm,  and  changeless  be, — 

A  living  fire.  ^ 

3  While  life's  dark  maze  I  tread, 
And  griefs  around  me  spread. 

Be  Thou  my  guide ; 
Bid  darkness  turn  to  day. 
Wipe  sorrow's  tear  away. 
Nor  let  me  ever  stray 

From  Thee  aside. 

4  When  ends  life's  transient  dream. 
When  death's  cold  sullen  stream 

Shall  o'er  me  roll, 
Blest  Saviour,  then  in  love 
Fear  and  distress  remove ; 
Oh,  bear  me  safe  above, — 

A  ransomed  soul. 

275  Power  of  Faith.  C.  M. 

WHEN  musing  sorrow  weeps  the  past 
And  mourns  the  present  pain, 
'Tis  sweet  to  think  of  peace  at  last, 
And  feel  that  death  is  gain. 


FAITH.  345 

2  'Tis  not  tluxt  niunnuring  thoughts  arise, 

And  dread  a  Father's  will ; 
'Tis  not  that  meek  submission  flies, 
And  would  not  suffer  still : 

3  It  is  that  heaven-born  faith  surveys 

The  path  that  leads  to  light, 
And  longs  her  eagle  plumes  to  raise. 
And  lose  herself  in  sight. 

4  Oh,  let  me  wing  my  hallowed  flight 

From  earth-born  w^oe  and  care. 
And  soar  above  these  clouds  of  night. 
My  Saviour's  bliss  to  share! 

276  Faith  in  Jesus.  7s  &  6s. 

I  LAY  my  sins  on  Jesus, 
The  spotless  Lamb  of  God  ; 
He  bears  them  all,  and  frees  us 

From  the  accursed  load : 
I  bring  my  guilt  to  Jesus, 

To  wash  niy  crimson  stains 
White  in  His  blood  most  precious, 
Till  not  a  spot  remains. 

2  I  lay  my  wants  on  Jesus, — 

All  fulness  dwells  in  Him ; 
He  healeth  my  diseases. 

He  doth  my  soul  redeem : 
I  lay  my  griefs  on  Jesus, 

My  burdens  and  my  cares  ; 
He  from  them  all  releases. 

He  all  my  sorrow  shares. 

3  I  long  to  be  like  Jesus, 

Meek,  loving,  lowly,  mild ; 
I  long  to  be  like  Jesus, 
The  Father's  holy  Child : 


346  GRACES. 

I  long  to  be  with  Jesus 

Amid  the  heavenly  throng, 
To  sing  with  saints  His  j^raises, 

And  learn  the  angels'  song. 

277  An  Unseen  Saviour.  CM. 

JESUS,  these  eyes  have  never  seen 
That  radiant  form  of  Thine ; 
The  veil  of  sense  hangs  dark  between 
Thy  blessed  face  and  mine. 

2  I  see  Thee  not,  I  hear  Thee  not, 

Yet  art  Thou  oft  with  me ; 
And  earth  hath  ne'er  so  dear  a  spot, 
As  where  I  meet  with  Thee. 

3  Like  some  bright  dream  that  comes  unsought, 

When  slumbers  o'er  me  roll. 
Thine  image  ever  fills  my  thought, 
And  charms  my  ravished  soul. 

4  Yet  though  I  have  not  seen,  and  still 

Must  rest  in  faith  alone  ; 
I  love  Thee,  dearest  Lord,  and  will. 
Unseen,  but  not  unknown. 

5  When  death  these  mortal  eyes  shall  seal. 

And  still  this  throbbing  heart. 
The  rending  veil  shall  Thee  reveal. 
All  glorious  as  Thou  art. 

278  Communion  with  God.  C.  M. 

FATHER,  I  stretch  my  hands  to  Thee, 
No  other  help  I  know ; 
If  Thou  withdraw  Thyself  from  me, 
Ah !  whither  shall  I  go  ? 

2  What  did  Thine  only  Son  endure, 
Before  I  drew  my  breath ! 
What  pain,  what  labour,  to  secure 
My  soul  from  endless  death ! 


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HOPE.  347 

3  O  Jesus,  could  I  tliis  believe, 

I  now  should  feel  Thy  power ! 
Now  my  poor  soul  Thou  wouldst  retrieve, 
Nor  let  me  wait  one  hour. 

4  Author  of  faith,  to  Thee  I  lift 

My  weary,  longing  eyes : 
O,  let  me  now  receive  that  gift, 
My  soul  without  it  dies ! 

5  Surely  Thou  canst  not  let  me  die ; 

O  speak,  and  T  shall  live ; 

And  here  I  will  unwearied  lie. 

Till  Thou  Thy  Spirit  give. 

6  The  worst  of  sinners  would  rejoice, 

Could  they  but  see  Thy  face : 
O,  let  me  hear  Thy  quickening  voice, 
And  taste  Thy  pardoning  grace. 

HOPE. 
279  The  Father's  House  for  me  !  L.  M. 

THY  Father's  house !  Thine  own  bright  home  ! 
And  Thou  hast  there  a  place  for  me ! 
Though  yet  an  exile  here  I  roam. 
That  distant  home  by  faith  I  see. 

2  I  see  its  domes  resplendent  glow, 

Where  beams  of  God's  own  glory  fall. 
And  trees  of  life  immortal  grow. 

Whose  fruits  o'erhang  the  sapphire  wall. 

o  I  knoyr  that  Thou,  who  on  the  tree 

Didst  deign  our  mortal  guilt  to  bear* 
Wilt  bring  Thine  own  to  dwell  with  Thee, 
And  waitest  to  receive  them  there. 

4  Thy  love  will  there  array  my  soul 
In  Thine  own  robe  of  spotless  hue ; 
And  I  shall  gaze,  while  ages  roll. 
On  Thee,  with  raptures  ever  new. 


348  GRACES. 

5  O  welcome  day,  when  Tliou  my  feet 

Shalt  bring  the  shining  threshold  o'er, 
A  Father's  warm  embrace  to  meet, 
And  dwell  at  home  for  evermore; 

280  Hope  IN  God.  L.  M. 

THE  God  of  my  salvation  lives  ; 
My  nobler  life  He  will  sustain ; 
His  word  immortal  vigour  gives, 

Nor  shall  my  glorious  hopes  be  vain. 

2  Thy  presence,  Lord,  can  cheer  my  heart, 

Though  every  earthly  comfort  die ; 
Thy  smile  can  bid  my  pains  depart, 
And  raise  my  sacred  plea^ires  high. 

3  O  let  me  hear  Thy  blissful  voice. 

Inspiring  life  and  joy  divine ; 
The  barren  desert  shall  rejoice ; 
'Tis  paradise,  if  Thou  art  mine. 

281  Confident  Hope.  C.  M. 

MY  God,  the  spring  of  all  my  joys, 
The  life  of  my  delights. 
The  glory  of  my  brightest  days, 
:  And  comfort  of  my  nights ! 

2  In  darkest  shades  if  He  appear. 

My  dawning  is  begun ; 
He  is  my  soul's  bright  morning  star. 
And  He  my  rising  sun. 

3  The  opening  heavens  around  me  shine 

With  beams  of  sacred  bliss, 
While  Jesus  shows  His  heart  is  mine. 
And  whispers,  I  am  His. 

4  My  soul  would  leave  this  heavy  clay. 

At  that  transporting  word  ; 
Run  up  with  joy  the  shining  way, 
To  embrace  my  dearest  Lord. 


HOPE.  349 

5  Fearless  of  liell  and  ghastly  death, 
I  M  break  throii2:h  every  foe  : 
The  \yings  of  love  and  arms  of  faith 
Should  bear  me  conqueror  through.  ♦ 

282  Joy  of  Hope.  C.  M. 

HOAV  happy  every  child  of  grace 
Who  knows  his  sins  forgiven ! 
This  earth,  he  cries,  is  not  my  place; 
I  seek  my  place  in  heaven. 

2  A  country  far  from  mortal  sight, 

Yet  O,  by  fliith  I  see 
The  land  of  rest^  the  saint's  delight — 
The  heaven  prepared  for  me. 

3  A  stranger  in  the  world  below, 

I  calmly  sojourn  here ; 
Nor  can  its  happiness  or  woe 
Provoke  my  hope  or  fear: 

4  Its  evils  in  a  moment  end ; 

Its  joys  as  soon  are  past; 
But  O,  the  bliss  to  which  I  tend, 
Eternallv  shall  last. 

283  At  Eve  it  shall  be  Light.  C.  M. 
^TTE  journey  through  a  veil  of  tears, 

y  T .   By  many  a  cloud  o'ercast ; 
And  worldly  cares  and  worldly  fears 
Go  with  us  to  the  last. 

2  Xot,  to  the  last :  God's  word  hath  said, — 

Could  we  but  read  aright, — 
Poor  pilgrim,  lift  in  hope  thy  head, 
At  eve  it  shall  be  light. 

3  When  tempest  clouds  are  dark  on  high, 

His  bow  of  love  and  peace 
Shines  sweetly  on  the  vaulted  sky, 
A  pledge  that  storms  shall  cease. 

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350  GRACES. 

4  Hold  on  thy  way,  with  hope  imchilled. 
By  faith  and  not  by  sight, 
And  thou  shalt  own  His  word  fulfilled 
•  At  ^ve  it  shall  be  light. 


LOVE. 

284  Soon  and  for  ever.  lis. 

SOON — soon  and  for  ever  our  union  shall  be 
Made  perfect,  our  glorious  Redeemer,  in  Thee ; 
The  sins  and  the  sorrows  of  time  shall  be  o'er. 
Its  pangs  and  its  partings  remembered  no  more. 
When  life  cannot  fail,  and*when  death  cannot 

sever. 
Then  Christians  with  Christ  shall  be — soon  and 
for  ever. 

2  Yes,  soon  and  for  ever,  we  '11  see  as  we  're  seen, 
And  learn  the  deep  meaning  of  things  that  have 

been ; 
Then  droop  not  in  sorrow,  despond  not  in  fear — 
A  glorious  to-morrow  is  bright' ning  and  near ; 
A¥hen — blessed   reward   of   each   faithful   en- 
deavour ! 
True  Christians  with  Christ  shall  be — soon  and 
for  ever. 

285  Hope  Encouraged.  8s^  7s  <fe  4s. 

OMY  soul !  what  means  this  sadness  ? 
Wherefore  art  thou  thus  cast  down  ? 
Let  thy  grief  be  turned  to  gladness. 
Bid  thy  restless  fear  begone  ; 

Look  to  Jesus, 
And  rejoice  in  His  dear  name. 

2  Though  ten  thousand  ills  beset  thee, 
Though  thy  heart  is  stained  with  sin, 


LOVE.  351 

Jesus  lives,  He  '11  ne'er  forget  thee, 
He  will  make  thee  pure  within  ; 

He  is  faithful 
To  perform  His  gracious  w^ord.        • 

8  Though  distresses  now  attend  thee, 
And  thou  tread'st  the  thorny  road ; 
His  right  hand  shall  still  defend  thee, 
Soon  He  '11  bring  thee  home  to  God ; 

Thou  shalt  praise  Him, — 
Praise  the  great  Redeemer's  name. 

286  Love  to  Christ.  C.  M. 

DO  not  I  love  Thee,  O  my  Lord  ? 
Behold  my  heart,  and  see ; 
And  turn  each  hateful  idol  out. 
That  dares  to  rival  Thee. 

2  Do  not  I  love  Thee,  from  my  soul  ? 

Then  let  me  nothing  love : 
Dead  be  my  heart  to  every  joy 
Which  Thou  dost  not  approve. 

3  Hast  Thou  a  lamb  in  all  Thy  flock, 

I  would  disdain  to  feed  ? 
Hast  Thou  a  foe,  before  whose  face, 
I  fear  Thy  cause  to  plead  ? 

4  Thou  knowest  I  love  Thee,  dearest  Lord ! 

But  Oh  !  I  long  to  soar. 
Far  from  the  sphere  of  mortal  joys. 
That  I  may  love  Thee  more. 

287  Brotherly  Love.  C.  M. 

HOW  sweet  and  heavenly  is  the  sight. 
When  those  who  love  the  Lord 
In  one  another's  peace  delight. 
And  so  fulfil  His  word ! 

2  Oh  !  may  we  feel  each  brother's  sigh, 
And  with  him  bear  a  part; 


352  GRACES. 

May  sorrows  flow  from  eye  to  eye, 
And  joy  from  heart  to  lieart. 

3  Let  love,  in  one  delightful  stream,   . 

Through  every  bosom  flow ; 
Let  union  sweet,  and  dear  esteem. 
In  every  action,  glow. 

4  Love  is  the  golden  chain  that  binds 

The  happy  souls  above ; 
And  he  's  an  heir  of  heaven  who  finds 
His  bosom  glow  w^ith  love. 

288  SeI!king  Christ's  Presence.  lis,  8s. 

OTHOU  in  whose  presence  my  soul  takes 
delight, 
On  whom  in  affliction  I  call. 
My  comfort  by  day,  and  my  song  in  the  night, 
My  hope,  my  salvation,  my  all. 

2  Where  dost  Thou  at  noontide  resort  with  Thy 

sheep, 
To  feed  on  the  pastures  of  love  ? 
Say,  why  in  the  valley  of  death  should  I  weep, 
Or  alone  in  the  wilderness  rove  ? 

3  Oh !  why  should  I  wander  an  alien  from  Thee, 

Or  cry  in  the  desert  for  bread  ? 
Thy  foes  will  rejoice  when  my  sorrows  they  see, 
And  smile  at  the  tears  I  have  shed. 

4  Restore,  my  dear  Saviour,  the  light  of  Thy  face. 

Thy  soul-cheering  favour  impart; 
And  let  Thy  sweet  tokens  of  pardoning  grace 
Bring  joy  to  my  desolate  heart. 

289  Chief  Object  of  a  Believer's  Love.  8.^. 

HOW  tedious  and  tasteless  the  hours. 
When  Jesus  no  longer  I  see; 
Sweet  prospects,  sweet  birds,  and  sweet  flowers, 
Have  lost  all  their  sweetness  with  me : 


LOVE. 

The  midsummer  sun  shines  but  dim, 
The  liekls  strive  in  vain  to  look  gay, 

But  when  I  am  happy  in  Ilim, 
December  's  as  pleasant  as  May. 

His  ilame  yields  the  richest  perfume, 

And  sweeter  than  music  His  voice ; 
His  presence  disperses  my  gloom. 

And  makes  all  within  me  rejoice : 
I  should,  were  He  always  thus  nigh, 

Have  nothing  to  wish  or  to  fear ; 
Xo  mortal  so  happy  as  I, 

My  summer  would  last  all  the  year. 

Content  with  beholding  His  face, 

My  all  to  His  pleasure  resigned, 
Xo  changes  of  season  or  place, 

Would  make  any  change  in  my  mind. 
While  blessed  with  a  sense  of  His  love, 

A  palace  a  toy  would  appear ; 
And  prisons  would  palaces  prove, 

If  Jesus  would  dwell  with  me  there. 

Dear  Lord,  if  indeed  I  am  Thine, 

If  Thou  art  my  sun  and  my  song ; 
Say,  why  do  I  languish  and  pine. 

And  why  are  my  winters  so  long  ? 
O !  drive  these  dark  clouds  from  my  sky, 

Thy  soul-cheering  presence  restore ; 
Or  take  me  unto  Thee  on  high. 

Where  winter  and  clouds  are  no  more. 


290  Love  to  Christ.  C.  M. 

HOW  sweet  the  name  of  Jesus  sounds 
In  a  believer's  ear  ! 
It  soothes  his  sorrows,  heals  his  wounds, 
And  drives  away  his  fear. 

30  ♦ 


354  GRACES. 

2  It  makes  the  wounded  spirit  whole, 

And  cahns  the  troubled  breast ; 
'Tis  manna  to  the  hungry  soul, 
.  And  to  the  w^eary,  rest. 

3  Dear  Name,  the  rock  on  Avhich  I  build, 

My  shield  and  hiding-place ; 
My  never-failing  treasury,  filled 
With  boundless  stores  of  grace ! 

4  Jesus,  my  Shepherd,  Husband,  Friend, 

My  Prophet,  Priest,  and  King; 
My  Lord,  my  Life,  my  Way,  my  End, 
Accept  the  praise  I  bring. 

5  Weak  is  the  effort  of  my  heart. 

And  cold  my  warmest  thought ; 
But  wdien  I  see  Thee  as  Thou  art, 
I  '11  praise  Thee  as  I  ought, 

6  Till  then  I  w^ould  Thy  love  proclaim 

With  every  fleeting  breath  ; 
And  may  the  music  of  Thy  name 
Refresh  my  soul  in  death. 

291  The  Wandeeing  Sheep.  S.  M.  D. 

I  WAS  a  wandering  sheep  ; 
I  did  not  love  the  fold  ; 
I  did  not  love  my  SheiDlierd's  voice, 

I  would  not  be  controlled  : 
I  was  a  wayward  child, 

I  did  not  love  my  home, 
I  did  not  love  my  Father's  voice, 
I  loved  afar  to  roam. 

2  The  Shepherd  sought  His  sheep. 
The  Father  sought  His  child  ; 
They  followed  me  o'er  vale  and  hill, 
O'er  desert,  w\aste,  and  wild : 


I 


LOVE.  3oO 

They  found  me  nigh  to  death, 

Famished,  and  faint,  and  lone ; 
Thev  bound  me  with  the  bands  of  love, 

They  saved  the  wandering  one. 

3  Jesus  my  Shepherd  is  ; 

'Twas  He  that  loved  my  soul,  , 

'Twas  He  that  washed  me  in  His  blood, 

'Twas  He  that  made  me  whole ; 
'Twas  He  that  sought  the  lost. 

That  found  the  wandering  sheep ; 
'Twas  He  that  brought  me  to  the  fold ; 

'Tis  He  that  still  doth  keep. 

4  No  more  a  wandering  sheep, 

I  love  to  be  controlled : 
I  love  my  tender  Shepherd's  voice, 

I  love  the  peaceful  fold : 
No  more  a  wayward  child, 

I  seek  no  more  to  roam ; 
I  love  my  heavenly  Father's  voice ; 

I  love,  I  love  His  home. 

292  Love  to  an  Unseen  Saviour.  S.  M, 

NOT  with  our  mortal  eyes, 
Have  w^e  beheld  the  Lord  ; 
Yet  we  rejoice  to  hear  His  name. 
And  love  Him  in  His  word. 

2  On  earth  we  want  the  sight 

Of  our  Redeemer's  face  ; 
Yet,  I^ord,  our  inmost  thoughts  delight, 
To  dwell  upon  Thy  grace. 

3  And  when  we  taste  Thy  love. 

Our  joys  divinely  grow, 
L^nspeakable,  like  those  above. 
And  heaven  begins  below. 


356  GRACES. 

293  Christian  Love.  C.  M, 

HAPPY  the  heart  where  graces  reign, 
Where  love  insj)ires  the  breast ; 
Love  is  the  brightest  of  the  train, ' 
And  strengthens  all  the  rest. 

2  Knowledge,  alas  !  'tis  all  in  vain, 
iind  all  in  vain  our  fear ; 
Our  stubborn  sins  will  fight  and  reign. 
If  love  be  absent  there. 

K)  'Tis  love  that  makes  our  cheerful  feet 
In  swift  obedience  move ; 
The  devils  know  and  tremble  too. 
But  devils  cannot  love. 

4  This  is  the  grace  that  lives  and  sings. 

When  faith  and  hope  shall  cease ; 
'Tis  this  shall  strike  our  joyful  strings, 
In  the  sweet  realms  of  bliss. 

5  Before  we  quite  forsake  our  clay. 

Or  leave  this  dark  abode. 
The  witigs  of  love  bear  us  away, 
To  see  our  smiling  God. 

294  Love  Essential  to  Religion.  L.  M, 

HAD  I  the  tongues  of  Greeks  and  Jews, 
And  nobler  speech  than  angels  use, 
If  love  be  absent,  I  am  found. 
Like  tinkling  brass,  an  empty  sound. 

2  Were  I  inspired  to  preach  and  tell 
All  that  is  done  in  heaven  and  hell ; 
Or  could  my  faith  the  world  remove. 
Still  I  am  nothing  without  love. 

o  Should  I  distribute  all  my  store, 
To  feed  the  bowels  of  the  poor. 
Or  give  my  body  to  the  flame, 
To  gain  a  martyr's  glorious  name : 


LOVE.  357 

4  If  love  to  God,  and  love  to  men, 
Be  absent,  all  my  hopes  are  vain : 
Nor  tongues,  nor  gifts,  nor  fiery  zeal, 
The  work  of  love  can  e'er  fulfil. 

295  Jesus,  Abide  With  Me.  L.  M. 

SUN  of  my  soul.  Thou  Saviour  dear. 
It  is  not  night  if  Thou  be  near : 
Oh !  may  no  earth-born  cloud  arise. 
To  hide  Thee  from  Thy  servant's  eyes. 

2  When  soft  the  dews  of  kindly  sleep 
My  wearied  eyelids  gently  steep, 

Be  my  last  thought — how^  sweet  to  rest 
For  ever  on  my  Saviour's  breast. 

3  Abide  with  me  from  morn  till  eve, 
For  w^ithout  Thee  I  cannot  live ; 
Abide  with  me  when  night  is  nigh, 
For  without  Thee  I  dare  not  die. 

4  Be  near  to  bless  me  when  I  wake, 

Ere  through  the  world  my  way  I  take ; 
Abide  with  me  till,  in  Thy  love, 
I  lose  myself  in  heaven  above. 

296  Christians  drawn  with  Cords  of  Love.  C.  M. 

MY  God,  what  gentle  cords  are  Thine, 
How  soft,  and  yet  how  strong ! 
AVhite  powder,  and  truth,  and  love  combine 
To  draw  our  souls  along. 

2  Thou  saw'st  us  crushed  beneath  the  yoke 

Of  Satan  and  of  sin ; 
Thy  hand  the  iron  bondage  broke, 
Our  worthless  hearts  to  win. 

3  The  guilt  of  twice  ten  thousand  sins 

One  offering  takes  aw^ay  ; 
And  grace,  when  first  the  war  begins. 
Secures  the  crowning  day. 


858  GRACES. 

4  Comfort  through  all  this  vale  of  tears, 

In  rich  profusion  flows  ;    , 
And  glory  of  unnumbered  years 
.   Eternity  bestows. 

5  Drawn  by  such  cords,  we  onward  move, 

Till  round  Thy  throne  we  meet ; 
And  captives  in  the  chains  of  love. 
Embrace  our  Conqueror's  feet. 

297  Christ  the  Object  of  Love.  C.  M. 

JESUS,  I  love  Thy  charming  name, 
'Tis  music  to  mine  ear ; 
Fain  would  I  sound  it  out  so  loud. 
That  earth  and  heaven  should  hear. 

2  Yes,  Thou  art  precious  to  my  soul. 

My  joy,  my  hope,  my  trust ; 
Jewels,  to  Thee,  are  gaudy  toys. 
And  gold  is  sordid  dust. 

3  All  my  capacious  powers  can  wish, 

In  Thee  most  richly  meet; 
Nor  to  mine  eyes  is  light  so  dear, 
Nor  friendshi]3  half  so  sweet. 

4  Thy  grace  still  dwells  upon  my  heart, 

And  sheds  its  fragrance  there ; 
The  noblest  balm  of  all  its  wounds. 
The  cordial  of  its  care. 

5  I'll  speak  the  honours  of  Thy  name, 

With  my  last,  labouring  breath ; 
Then  speechless  clasp  Thee  in  mine  arms, 
The  antidote  of  death. 

298  Christian  Fellowship.  S.  M. 

BLEST  be  the  tie  that  binds 
Our  hearts  in  Christian  love ; 
The  fellowship  of  kindred  minds, 
Is  like  to  that  above. 


LOVE.  359 

2  Before  our  Father's  throne 

We  pour  our^ardciit  prayers ; 
Our  fears,  our  hopes,  our  aims  are  one, 
Our  comforts  and  our  cares. 

3  We  share  our  mutual  woes, 

Our  mutual  burdens  bear, 
And  often  for  each  other  flows 
The  sympathizing  tear. 

4  When  we  asunder  2)art, 

It  gives  us  inward  pain  ;  ^ 

But  we  shall  still  be  joined  in  heart, 
And  hope  to  meet  again. 

5  This  glorious  hope  revives 

Our  courage  by  the  way ; 
While  each  in  expectation  lives. 
And  longs  to  see  the  day. 

6  From  sorrow,  toil,  and  pain. 

And  sin,  we  shall  be  free ; 
And  perfect  love  and  friendship  reign, 
Through  all  eternity. 

299  Love  to  Christ's  Disciples.  C.  M. 

LOKD,  Thou  on  earth  didst  love  Thine  own ; 
Didst  love  them  to  the  end  ; 
Oh  !  still  from  Thy  celestial  throne. 
Let  gifts  of  love  descend. 

2  As  Thou  for  us  didst  stoop  so  low, 

Warmed  by  love's  holy  flame. 
So  let  our  deeds  of  kindness  flow 
To  all  who  bear  Thy  name. 

3  One  blessed  fellowship  in  love 

Thy  living  church  should  stand, 
Till,  faultless,  she  at  last  above 
Shall  shine  at  Thy  right  hand. 


360  GRACES. 

4  Oh !  glorious  day  when  she  the  bride, 
With  her  dear  Lord  appears ; 
When  robed  in  beauty  at  His  side, 
She  shall  forget  her  tears. 

300  Fellowship  with  the  Saints.  C.  M. 

COME,  let  us  join  our  friends  above 
That  have  obtained  the  prize ; 
And,  on  the  eagle  wings  of  love. 
To  joy  celestial  rise. 

2  Let  saints  below  His  praises  sing. 

With  those  to  glory  gone ; 
For  all  the  servants  of  our  King, 
In  heaven  and  earth,  are  one. 

3  One  family,  Ave  dwell  in  Him, 

One  church  above,  beneath  : 
Though  now  divided  by  the  stream, 
The  narrow  stream  of  death. 

4  One  army  of  the  living  God, 

To  His  commands  we  bow ; 
Part  of  the  host  have  crossed  the  flood, 
And  part  are  crossing  now. 

o  How  many  to  their  endless  home. 
This  solemn  moment,  fly ! 
And  we  are  to  the  margin  come. 
And  soon  expect  to  die. 

6  Dear  Saviour,  be  our  constant  guide; 
Then,  when  the  word  is  given, 
Bid  the  cold  waves  of  death  divide, 
And  land  us  safe  in  heaven. 

301  Christian  Fellowship.  C.  M. 

OUR  souls,  by  love  together  knit, 
Cemented,  mixed  in  one ; 
One  hope,  one  heart,  one  mind,  one  voice, 
'Tis  heaven  on  earth  begun. 


LOVE.  361 

2  Our  hearts  have  often  burned  within, 

And  glo^Yed  with  sacred  fire, 
While  Jesus  spoke,  and  fed,  and  blessed, 
And  filled  the  enlarged  desire. 

3  The  little  cloud  increases  still, 

The  heavens  are  big  with  rain ; 
We  haste  to  catch  the  teeming  shower, 
And  all  its  moisture  drain. 

4  A  rill,  a  stream,  a  torrent  flows ; 

But  pour  a  mighty  flood ; 
.0 !  sweep  the  nations,  shake  the  earth. 
Till  all  proclaim  Thee  God. 

o  And  when  Thou  mak'st  Thy  jewels  up. 
And  sett'st  Thy  starry  crown ; 
When  all  Thy  sjoarkling  gems  shall  shine. 
Proclaimed  by  Thee  Thine  own ; 

6  May  we,  a  little  band  of  love, 
W^e  sinners,  saved  by  grace, 
From  glory  unto  glory  changed. 
Behold  Thee  face  to  face. 

302  Brotherly  Love.  L.  M. 

NOW  by  the  mercies  of  my  God, 
His  sharp  distress.  His  sore  complaints. 
By  His  last  groans.  His  dying  blood, 
I  charge  my  soul  to  love  the  saints. 

2  Clamour,  and  wrath,  and  war  begone ; 

Envy  and  spite  for  ever  cease ; 
Let  bitter  words  no  more  be  known 
Amongst  the  saints,  the  sons  of  peace. 

3  The  Spirit,  like  a  peaceful  dove. 

Flies  from  the  realms  of  noise  and  strife  ; 
AVliy  should  we  vex  and  grieve  His  love. 
Who  seals  our  souls  to  heavenly  life  ? 

31 


362  GRACES. 

4  Tender  and  kind  be  all  our  thoughts, 
Through  all  our  lives  let  mercy  run : 
So  God  forgives  our  numerous  faults, 
.  For  the  dear  sake  of  Christ  His- Son. 

303  "A  Little  While.''  8s&  7s. 

A  ND  is  it  so?  "A  little  while," 
1\.  And  then  the  life  undying, 
The  light  of  God's  unclouded  smile. 

The  singing  for  the  sighing  ? 
"A  little  while!" — Oh!  glorious  word, 

Sweet  solace  of  our  sorrow  ; 
And  then  "  for  ever  with  the  Lord," 

The  everlasting  morrow, 

2  Then  be  it  ours  to  journey  on 

In  paths  that  He  decrees  us. 
Where  His  own  feet  before  have  gone, 

Our  strength,  our  hope,  our  Jesus ; 
In  lowly  fellowship  with  Him 

The  cross  appointed  bearing ; 
For  oh !  a  crown  no  grief  can  dim 

One  day  we  shall  be  wearing. 

3  Oh  !  'twill  be  passing  sweet  to  gaze 

On  Him  in  all  His  glory ; 
And  lost  in  love  and  glad  amaze 

To  shout  redem23tion's  story ; 
Till  angels  bend  to  catch  the  strain 

Our  human  lips  are  swelling. 
And  "worthy  is  the  Lamb  once  slain," 

Resounds  through  heaven's  high  dwelling. 

304  Looking  TO  Jesus.  lis. 

OEYES  that  are  weary,  and  hearts  that  are  sore! 
Look  off  unto  Jesus,  and  sorrow  no  more ; 
The  light  of  His  countenance  shineth  so  bright, 
That  here,  as  in  heaven,  there  need  be  no  night. 


JOY.  363 

2  When  looking  to  Jesus,  I  go  not  astray, 

My  eyes  are  upon  Him,  He  shows  me  the  way ; 
The   path   may  seem    dark,  as    He    leads  me 

along, 
But  following  Jesus,  I  cannot  go  wrong. 

3  Still  looking  to  Jesus,  oh !  may  I  be  found. 
When    Jordan's    dark    waters    encompass    me 

round ; 
They'll  bear  me  away  in  His  presence  to  be, 
And  see  Him  still  nearer  whom  ahvays  I  see. 

4  Then,  then  I  shall  know  the  full  beauty  and  grace 
Of  Jesus  my  Lord,  when  I  stand  face  to  face — 
Shall  know  how  His  love  went  before  me  each 

day, 
And  wonder  that  ever  my  eyes  turned  away. 


JOY. 

305  Joy  in  Christ.  8s  &  6s. 

JESUS,  the  very  thought  of  Thee 
With  gladness  fills  my  breast ; 
But  dearer  far  Thy  face  to  see, 
And  in  Thy  presence  rest. 

2  Nor  voice  can  sing,  nor  heart  can  frame, 

Nor  can  the  memory  find 
A  sweeter  sound  than  Thy  blest  name, 
O  Saviour  of  mankind ! 

3  O  Hope  of  every  contrite  heart, 

O  Joy  of  all  the  meek, 
To  those  who  fall,  how  kind  Thou  art, 
How  good  to  those  who  seek ! 

4  And  they  who  find  Thee,  find    a  bliss 

Nor  tongue  nor  pen  can  show ; 
The  love  of  Jesus ! — what  it  is, 
None  but  His  loved  ones  know. 


364  GRACES. 

306  Hejoicing  in  Christ.  C.  M. 

0!  FOR-  a  thousand  tongues  to  sing 
My  dear  Redeemer's  jDraise ; 
The  glories  of  my  God  and  King,   ' 
The  triumphs  of  His  grace. 

2  My  gracious  Master,  and  my  God, 

Assist  me  to  j^roclaim. 
To  spread  through  all  the  earth  abroad. 
The  honours  of  Thy  name. 

3  Jesus,  the  name  that  calms  our  fears, 

That  bids  our  sorrows  cease ; 
'Tis  music  in  the  sinner's  ears ; 
'Tis  life,  and  health,  and  peace. 

4  He  breaks  the  power  of  reigning  sin. 

He  sets  the  prisoner  free ; 
His  blood  can  make  the  foulest  clean. 
His  blood  availed  for  me. 

5  Let  us  obey :  we  then  shall  know, 

Shall  feel  our  sins  forgiven : 
Anticipate  our  heaven  below. 
And  own  that  love  is  heaven. 

307  Rejoicing  in  the  Light.  7s. 

BOUNDLESS  glory.  Lord,  be  Thine; 
Thou  hast  made  the  darkness  shine ; 
Thou  hast  sent  a  cheering  ray ; 
Thou  hast  turned  our  night  to  day. 

2  Darkness  long  involved  us  round, 
Till  we  knew  the  joyful  sound  : 
Then  our  darkness  fled  away. 
Chased  by  truth's  effulgent  ray. 

3  They  are  blest,  and  none  beside. 
They,  who  in  the  truth  abide ; 
Clear  the  light  that  marks  their  way 
Leading  to  eternal  day. 


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PEACE.  365 

4  Guide  us,  Saviour,  through  the  road, 
Till  we  reach  the  saints'  abode ; 
Till  we  see  Thee  throned  above, 
As  Thou  art,  the  God  of  love. 

308  The  Believer's  Joy  ix  Life  and  Death.  C.  M. 

fOY  is  a  fruit  that  will  not  grow 
In  nature's  barren  soil ; 
All  we  can  boast,  till  Christ  we  know, 
Is  vanity  and  toil. 
2  But  where  the  Lord  has  planted  grace. 
And  made  His  glories  known, 
There  fruits  of  heavenly  joy  and  peace 
Are  found,  and  there  alone. 
o  A  bleeding  Saviour  seen  by  faith, 
A  sense  of  pardoning  love, 
A  hope  that  triumphs  over  death, 
Give  joys  like  those  above. 

4  To  take  a  glimpse  within  the  veil ; 
To  know  that  God  is  mine ; 
Are  springs  of  joy,  that  never  fail. 
Unspeakable,  divine. 

o  These  are  the  joys  which  satisfy 
And  sanctify  the  mind  ; 
Which  make  the  spirit  mount  on  high, 
And  leave  the  world  behind. 

6  No  more,  believers,  mourn  your  lot ; 
But  since  you  are  the  Lord's, 
Resign  to  them,  that  know  Him  not, 
Such  joys  as  earth  affords. 

PEACE. 

309  Light  Gilds  the  Clouds.  8s  &  7s. 

THIS  world  is  not  my  home  I  know, 
For  sin  and  sorrow  wound  me ; 
But  mercy  tempers  every  blow. 
And  goodness  smiles  around  me. 

31  * 


366  GRACES. 

Chorus- ^Then  let  my  lot  be  what  it  may, 
Come  gladness  or  come  sorrow, 
I  'm  nearer  to  my  home  to-day. 
And  may  be  there  to-morrow. 

2  Tlie  tear  may  fall,'  the  heart  may  bleed, 

And  all  look  dark  and  dreary ; 
But  love  divine  supplies  my  need, 
And  cheers  the  spirit  weary. 

3  As  falls  the  leaf  when  touched  by  frost. 

So  loved  ones  fall  around  me ; 
But  'tis  by  mercy's  hand  are  loosed 
The  ties  that  fondly  bound  me. 

4  With  heart  resigned,  I  bid  adieu 

To  those  who  love,  but  leave  me  ; 
My  home,  my  heavenly  home's  in  view, 
Where  death  shall  ne'er  bereave  me. 

5  My  heavenly  liome,  where  Jesus  reigns ! 

When  I  behold  Thy  glory, 
I  '11  walk  Thy  ever  verdant  plains, 
And  sing  redemption's  story. 

310  All  Things  in  Christ.  S.  M. 

THOU  very-present  Aid 
In  suffering  and  distress  ! 
The  mind,  which  still  on  Thee  is  stayed. 
Is  kept  in  perfect  peace. 

2  The  soul,  by  faith  reclined 

On  the  Bedeemer's  breast. 
Mid  raging  storms,  exults  to  find 
An  everlasting  rest. 

3  Sorrow  and  fear  are  gone. 

Whene'er  Thy  face  appears  ; 
It  stills  the  sighing  orphan's  moan. 
And  dries  the  widow's  tears. 


I 


PEACE.  367 

4  It  hallows  every  cross, 

It  sWeetly  comforts  me  ; 
It  makes  me  now  forget  my  loss, 
And  lose  myself  in  Thee. 

5  Jesus,  to  whom  I  fly, 

Will  all  my  wishes  fill ; 
What  though  created  streams  are  dry, 
I  have  the  fountain  still. 

311  Rest  only  Found  in  God.         S.  M.  D. 

0  WHERE  shall  rest  be  found, 
Rest  for  the  weary  soul? 
'Twere  vain  the  ocean  depths  to  sound, 
Or  pierce  to  either  pole. 

2  The  world  can  never  give 

The  bliss  for  which  we  sigh ; 
'Tis  not  the  whole  of  life  to  live. 
Nor  all  of  death  to  die. 

3  Beyond  this  vale  of  tears 

There  is  a  life  above, 
Unmeasured  by  the  flight  of  years ; 
And  all  that  life  is  love. 

4  There  -is  a  death  whose  pang 

Outlasts  the  fleeting  breath ; 
O  what  eternal  horrors  hang 
Around  "  the  second  death  V 

5  Lord  God  of  truth  and  grace, 

Teach  us  that  death  to  shun, 
Lest  we  be  banished  from  Thy  face 
And  evermore  undone. " 

6  Here  would  we  end  our  quest ; 

Alone  are  found  in  Thee, 
The  life  of  perfect  love,  the  rest 
Of  immortality. 


368  GRACES. 

312  The  Pleasures  of  a  Good  Coxsciexce.    I^.  M. 

LORD,  how  secure  and  blest  are  they 
Who  feel  the  joys  of  pardoned  sin ; 
Should  storms  of  wrath  shake  earth  and  sea, 
Their  minds  have  heaven  and  peace  within. 

2  The  day  glides  swiftly  o'er  their  heads. 
Made  up  of  innocence  and  love ; 
And  soft  and  silent  as  the  shades. 
Their  nightly  minutes  gently  move. 

8  Quick  as  their  thoughts  their  joys  come  on, 
But  fly  not  half  so  swift  away ; 
Their  souls  are  ever  bright  as  noon. 
And  calm  as  summer  evenings  be. 

4  How  oft  they  look  to  th'  heavenly  hills 

Where  groves  of  living  pleasure  grow. 
And  longing  hopes  and  cheerful  smiles 
Sit  undisturbed  upon  their  brow. 

5  They  scorn  to  seek  our  golden  toys, 

But  spend  the  day  and  share  the  night. 
In  numbering  o'er  the  richer  joys, 

That  heaven  prej^ares  for  their  delight. 

6  While  wretched  we,  like  worms  and  moles, 

Lie  grovelling  in  the  dust  below  : 
Almighty  grace,  renew  our  souls. 
And  we  '11  aspire  to  glory  too. 

HOLY  DESIKES. 

313  Prayer  for  Ixcreasixg  Holixess.       C.  M. 

0!  FOB  a  heart  to  praise  my  God, 
A  heart  from  sin  set  free  ; 
A  heart  that  always  feels  Thy  blood, 
So  freely  shed  for  me : 
2  A  heart  resigned,  submissive,  meek, 
My  great  Redeemer's  throne  ; 
Where  only  Christ  is  heard  to  speak ; 
Where  Jesus  reigns  alone : 


HOLY    DESIKES.  'J6'J 

3  A  heart  in  every  thought  renewed, 
And  full  of  love  divine ; 
Holy,  and  right,  and  pure,  and  good, 
A, copy,  Lord,  of  Thine. 

314  Prayer  for  Assurance.  C.  M. 
ITTHY  should  the  children  of  a  King, 

\  T     Go  mourning  all  their  days  ? 
Great  Comforter,  descend  and  bring, 
Some  tokens  of  Thy  grace. 

2  Dost  Thou  not  dwell  in  all  the  saints, 

And  seal  the  heirs  of  heaven  ? 
When  wilt  Thou  banish  my  complaints, 
And  show  my  sins  forgiven  ? 

3  Assure  my  conscience  of  her  part. 

In  the  Redeemer's  blood ; 
And  bear  Thy  witness  with  my  heart 
That  I  am  born  of  God. 

4  Thou  art  the  earnest  of  His  love, 

The  pledge  of  joys  to  come ; 
And  Thy  soft  wings,  celestial  Dove, 
Will  safe  convey  me  home. 

315  Prayer  for  the  Graces  of  the      8s  &  7s. 

Spirit. 

LOVE  divine,  all  love  excelling, 
Joy  of  heaven,  to  earth  come  down  ; 
Fix  us  in  Thy  humble  dw^elling. 

All  Thy  faithful  mercies  crown. 
Jesus,  Thou  art  all  compassion, 

Pure,  unbounded  love  Thou  art ; 
Visit  us  with  Thy  salvation, 
Enter  every  longing  heart. 

2  Breathe,  O  breathe  Thy  loving  Spirit, 
Into  every  troubled  breast ; 
Let  us  all  in  Thee  inherit, 

Let  us  find  Thy  promised  rest : 


370  GRACES. 

Take  away  the  love  of  sinning, 

Alpha  and  Omega  be, 
End  of  faith,  as  its  beginning. 

Set  our  hearts  at  liberty. 

3  Come,  almighty  to  deliver. 

Let  us  now  Thy  life  receive. 
Suddenly  return,  and  never, 

Nevermore  Thy  temples  leave. 
Thee  we  would  be  always  blessing, 

Serve  Thee  as  Thine  hosts  above ; 
Pray,  and  praise  Thee  without  ceasing, 

Glory  in  Thy  precious  love. 

4  Finish  then  Thy  new  creation. 

Pure,  unspotted  may  we  be : 
Let  us  see  our  whole  salvation, 

Perfectly  secured  by  Thee : 
Changed  from  glory  into  glory. 

Till  in  heaven  we  take  our  place ; 
Till  we  cast  our  crowns  before  Thee, 

Lost  in  wonder,  love,  and  praise. 

316  A  Thankful  Heart.  C.  M. 

FATHER,  whate'er  of  earthly  bliss, 
Thy  sovereign  will  denies, 
Accepted  at  Thy  throne  of  grace. 
Let  this  petition  rise  : — 

2  Give  me  a  calm,  a  thankful  heart. 

From  every  murmur  free ; 
The  blessings  of  Thy  grace  impart. 
And  make  me  live  to  Thee. 

3  Let  the  sweet  hope  that  Thou  art  mine, 

My  life  and  death  attend ; 
Thy  presen<ie  through  my  journey  shine. 
And  crown  my  journey's  end. 


holy  desires.  371 

317  Prayer  for  the  Return  of  the  Spirit.  C.  M. 

0!  FOR  a  closer  walk  with  God, 
A  calm  and  heavenly  frame ; 
A  light  to  shine  upon  the  road, 
That  leads  me  to  the  Lamb. 

2  Where  is  the  blessedness  I  knew. 

When  first  I  saw  the  Lord  ? 
Where  is  the  soul-refreshing  view. 
Of  Jesus  and  His  word  ? 

3  What  peaceful  hours  I  once  enjoyed, 

How  sweet  their  memory  still ! 
But  they  have  left  an  aching  void, 
The  world  can  never  fill. 

4  Return,  O  holy  Dove,  return, 

Sweet  messenger  of  rest ; 
I  hate  the  sins  that  made  Thee  mourn, 
And  drove  Thee  from  my  breast. 

5  The  dearest  idol  I  have  known. 

Whatever  that  idol  be. 
Help  me  to  tear  it  from  Thy  throne. 
And  worship  only  Thee. 

6  So  shall  my  walk  be  close  with  God, 

Calm  and  serene  my  frame ; 
So  purer  light  shall  mark  the  road, 
That  leads  me  to  the  Lamb. 

318  The  Pilgrim.  8s  &  7s. 
n  ENTLY,  Lord,  O !  gently  lead  us, 

VjT  Through  this  lonely  vale  of  tears ; 
Through  the  changes  Thou  'st  decreed  us. 

Till  our  last  great  change  appears. 
When  temptation's  darts  assail  us. 

When  in  devious  paths  we  stray, 
Let  Thy  goodness  never  fail  us. 

Lead  us  in  Thy  jDerfect  way. 


372  GRACES. 

2  In  the  hour  of  pain  and  anguish, 

In  the  hour  when  death  draws  near, 

Suffer  not  our  hearts  to  languish, 

*   Suffer  not  our  souls  to  fear  ; 

And  when  mortal  life  is  ended, 
Bid  us  in  Thine  arms  to  rest. 

Till  by  angel  bands  attended. 
We  awake  among  the  blest. 

319  In  Disteess  pleading  with  God. 

0!  THAT  I  knew  the  secret  place, 
Where  I  might  find  my  God ! 
I  'd  spread  my  wants  before  His  face, 
And  pour  my  woes  abroad. 

2  I  'd  tell  Him  how  my  sins  arise. 

What  sorrows  I  sustain ; 
How  grace  decays,  and  comfort  dies, 
And  leaves  my  heart  in  j)ain. 

3  He  knows  what  arguments  I  'd  take 

To  wrestle  with  my  God ; 
I  'd  plead  for  His  own  mercy's  sake, 
And  for  my  Saviour's  blood. 

4  My  God  will  pity  my  complaints, 

And  heal  my  broken  bones  ; 
He  takes  the  meaning  of  His  saints, 
The  language  of  their  groans. 

5  Arise,  my  soul,  from  deep  distress, 

And  banish  every  fear  ; 
He  calls  thee  to  His  throne  of  grace, 
To  spread  thy  sorrows  there. 

320  Nearness  to  God.  8s,  4s. 
]V[EAEEK,  my  God,  to  Thee, 

1\    Nearer  to  Thee ! 
E'en  though  it  be  a  cross 
That  raiseth  me, 


HOLY    DESIRES.  373 

Still  all  my  song  shall  be, 
Nearer,  my  God,  to  Thee, 
Nearer  to  Thee. 

2  Though  like  a  wanderer. 

Daylight  all  gone, 
Darkness  be  over  me, 

My  rest  a  stone, 
Yet  in  my  dreams,  I  'd  be 
Nearer,  my  God,  to  Thee, 

Nearer  to  Thee. 

3  Then,  with  my  waking  thoughts 

Bright  with  Thy  praise, 
(\it  of  my  stony  griefs 

Bethel  I  '11  raise ; 
So  by  my  woes  to  be 
Nearer,  my  God,  to  Thee, 

Nearer  to  Thee. 

4  Or  if,  on  joyful  wing 

Cleaving  the  sky, 
Sun,  moon,  and  stars  forgot, 

Upward  I  fly, 
Still  all.  my  song  shall  be, 
Nearer,  my  God,  to  Thee, 

Nearer  to  Thee. 

321  Jesus  my  Strength  axd  Hope.  S.  M. 

JESUS,  my  strength,  my  hope. 
On  Thee  I  cast  my  care, 
With  humble  confidence  look  up. 
And  know  Thou  heat'st  my  prayer ; 

2  Give  me  on  Thee  to  wait, 
Till  I  can  all  things  do, 
On  Thee,  almighty  to  create. 
Almighty  to  renew. 

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374  GRACES. 

3  I  want  a  godly  fear, 

A  quick  discerning  eye, 
That  looks  to  Thee  when  sin  is  near, 
■  And  sees  the  tempter  fly. 

4  A  spirit  still  prepared. 

And  armed  with  jealous  care. 
For  ever  standing  on  its  guard, 
And  watching  unto  prayer. 

5  I  rest  upon  Thy  word. 

Thy  promise  is  for  me ; 
My  succour  and  salvation.  Lord, 
Shall  surely  come  from  Thee. 

6  But  let  me  still  abide. 

Nor  from  my  hope  remove, 
Till  Thou  my  patient  spirit  guide 
Into  Thy  perfect  love. 

322  Christ's  presence  Desired.  C.  M. 

OH !  could  I  find,  from  day  to  day, 
A  nearness  to  my  God ! 
Then  should  my  hours  glide  sweet  away 
While  leaning  on  His  word. 

2  Lord,  I  desire  with  Thee  to  live 

Anew  from  day  to  day ; 
In  joys  the  world  can  never  give, 
Nor  ever  take  away. 

3  Blest  Jesus,  come,  and  rule  my  heart, 

And  make  me  wholly  Thine, 
That  I  may  never  more  depart. 
Nor  grieve  Thy  love  divine. 

4  Thus,  till  my  last,  expiring  breath. 

Thy  goodness  I  '11  adore  ; 
And  when  my  frame  dissolves  in  death, 
My  soul  shall  love  Thee  more. 


I 


HOLY    DESIRES.  375 

323  Calmness  from  God.  8s  &  6s. 

CALM  me,  my  God,  and  keej)  me  calm : 
Let  Thy  outstretched  wing. 
Be  like  the  shade  of  Elim's  j)alm, 
Beside  her  desert  spring, 

2  Yes,  keep  me  calm,  though  loud  and  rude 
The  sounds  my  ear  that  greet ; 
Calm  in  the  closet's  solitude ; 
Calm  in  the  busy  street. 

8  Calm  in  the  hour  of  buoyant  health. 
And  in  the  hour  of  pain. 
Calm  in  my  poverty  or  wealth, 
And  in  my  loss  or  gain, 

4  Calm  in  the  sufferance  of  wrong, 
Like  Him  who  bore  my  shame, 
Calm  'mid  the  threatening,  taunting  throng, 
AVho  hate  Thy  holy  name. 

o  Calm  me,  my  God,  and  keep  me  calm. 
Soft  resting  on  Thy  breast ; 
Soothe  me  with  holy  hymn  and  psalm, 
And  bid  my  spirit  rest. 

324  Leaning  Upon  Jesus.  7s. 

JESUS,  merciful  and  mild. 
Lead  me  as  a  helpless  child ; 
On  rio  other  arm  than  Thine, 
Would  my  weary  soul  recline : 
Thou  art  ready  to  forgive. 
Thou  canst  bid  the  sinner  live  ; 
Guide  the  wanderer,  day  by  day. 
In  the  straight  and  narrow  way. 

2  Thou  canst  fit  me  by  Thy  grace 
For  the  heavenly  dwelling-place ; 
All  Thy  promises  are  sure, 
Ever  shall  Thy  love  endure ; 


376  GRACES. 

Then  what  more  could  I  desire, 
How  to  greater  bliss  aspire  ? 
All  I  need,  in  Thee  I  see ; 
Thou  art  all  in  all  to  me. 


SUBMISSION  IN  AFFLICTION. 

325  ''Thy  Will  be  Done."  C.  M. 

HOW  sweet  to  be  alloAved  to  pray 
To  God,  the  Holy  One, 
With  filial  love  and  trust  to  say, 
''  O  God,  Thy  will  be  done." 

2  Here  in  these  sacred  words  we  find 

A  cure  for  every  ill ; 
They  calm  and  soothe  the  troubled  mind, 
And  bid  all  care  be  still. 

3  Oh  !  could  my  heart  thus  ever  pray. 

Thus  imitate  Thy  Son  ! 
Teach  me,  O  God,  with  truth  to  say, 
"Thy  will,  not  mine,  be  done." 

326  Prayer  for  Resignation.  C.  M. 

1"1H0U  boundless  source  of  every  good, 
.    Our  best  desires  fulfil ; 
Help  us  adore  Thy  wondrous  grace. 
And  mark  Thy  sovereign  will. 

2  Teach  us,  in  time  of  deep  distress. 

To  own  Thy  hand,  O  God; 
And  in  submissive  silence  learn 
The  lessons  of  Thy  rod. 

3  In  every  changing  scene  of  life, 

Whate  'er  that  scene  may  be, 
Give  us  a  meek  and  humble  mind, 
A  mind  at  peace  with  Thee. 


SUBMISSION    IN    AFFLICTION.  377 

4  Then  shall  we  close  our  e3^es  in  death, 
Free  from  distracting  care ; 
For  death  is  life — and  labour  rest, 
If  Thou  art  with  us  there. 

327  God's  Will  Mine.  8s  &  6s. 

ONE  prayer  I  have,  all  prayers  in  one. 
When  I  am  wholly  Thine  :— 
Thy  will,  my  God,  Thy  will  be  done, 
And  let  that  will  be  mine. 

2  May  I  remember,  that  to  Thee, 
Whatever  I  have,  I  owe ; 
And  back  in  gratitude  from  me, 
May  all  Thy  bounties  flow. 

o  And  though  Thy  wisdom  takes  away, 
Shall  I  arraign  Thy  will  ? 
No,  let  me  bless  Thy  name,  and  say, 
^*  The  Lord  is  gracious  still." 

4  A  pilgrim  through  the  earth  I  roam. 

Of  nothing  long  possessed. 
And  all  must  fail  when  I  go  home. 
For  this  is  not  my  rest. 

5  Write  but  my  name  upon  the  roll, 

Of  Thy  redeemed  above ; 
Then  heart,  and  mind,  and  strength,  and  soul, 
I  '11  love  Thee  for  Thy  love. 

328  Asking  Mercy  in  Affliction.  C.  M 

OTIIOU  whose  mercy  guides  my  way ! 
Though  now  it  seems  severe. 
Forbid  my  unbelief  to  say 
There  is  no  mercy  here. 

2  Oh  !  grant  me  to  desire  the  pain 
That  comes  in  kindness  down. 
More  than  the  world'^  alluring  gain 
Succeeded  by  a  frown. 

32  * 


378  GEACES. 

3  Then,  though  Thou  bend  my  spirit  low, 
Love  onlj'  shall  I  see ; 
The  very  hand,  that  strikes  the  blow, 
Was  wounded  once  for  me. 

329  No  Tears  in  Heaven.  C.  M. 

WHAT  if  our  bark,  o'er  life's  rough  wave. 
By  adverse  winds  be  driven — 
And  howling  tempests  round  us  rave — 
There  are  no  tears  in  heaven. 

2  What  though  affliction  be  our  lot. 

Our  hearts  with  anguish  riven. 
Still  let  it  never  be  forgot — 
There  are  no  tears  in  heaven. 

3  Our  sweetest  joys  here  vanish  all. 

And  fade  like  hues  at  even ; 
Our  fairest  hopes  like  flowers  fall — 
There  are  no  tears  in  heaven. 

4  Thou,  God,  our  joy  and  rest  shalt  be. 

And  sorrow  far  be  driven ; 
And  sin  and  death  for  ever  flee — 
There  are  no  tears  in  heaven. 

330  Welcome  to  the  Ceoss.  78. 
'npiS  my  happiness  below, 

X    Not  to  live  without  the  cross ; 
But  the  Saviour's  power  to  know, 

Sanctifying  every  loss. 
Trials  must  and  will  befall; 

But  with  humble  faith  to  see 
Love  inscribed  upon  them  all. 

This  is  happiness  to  me. 

2  God,  in  Israel,  sows  the  seeds 
Of  affliction,  j)ain  and  toil ; 
These  spring  up  and  chgke  the  weeds 
Which  would  else  o'erspread  the  soil. 


I 


SUBMISSION    IN    AFFLICTION.  379 

Trials  make  the  promise  sweet, 

Trials  give  new  life  to  prayer; 
Trials  bring  me  to  His  feet, 

Lay  me  Ioav,  and  keep  me  there. 

3  Did  I  meet  no  trials  here. 

No  chastisement  by  the  way ; 
Might  I  not,  with  reason,  fear 

I  should  prove  a  cast-away  ? 
Aliens  may  escape  the  rod, 

Sunk  in  earthly,  vain  delight ; 
But  the  true-born  child  of  God, 

]\Iust  not,  would  not,  if  he  might. 

331  Submission  under  various  Ills  of  Life.  C.  M, 

THROUGH  all  the  downward  tracts  of  time, 
God's  watchful  eye  surveys  ; 
O  who  so  w^ise  to  choose  our  lot, 
And  regulate  our  ways  ? 

2  I  cannot  doubt  His  bounteous  love, 

Unmeasurably  kind ; 
To  His  unerring,  gracious  wdll, 
Be  every  wish  resigned. 

3  Good  when  He  gives,  supremely  good, 

Nor  less,  when  He  denies ; 
E'en  crosses,  from  His  sovereign  hand, 
Are  blessings  in  disguise. 

332  Submission  and  Hope  of  Heaven.        C.  M. 
nOVEBEIGN  of  life,  I  own  Thy  hand, 

lO  In  every  chastening  stroke ; 
And  while  I  smart  beneath  Thy  rod, 
Thy  presence  I  invoke. 

2  To  Thee,  in  my  distress,  I  cried. 

And  Thou  hast  bowed  Thine  ear  ; 
Thy  powerful  word  jny  life  prolonged, 
And  brought  salvation  near. 


380  GRACES. 

3  Unfold,  ye  gates  of  righteousness, 

That,  with  the  pious  throng, 

I  may  record  my  solemn  vows. 

And  tune  my  grateful  song. 

4  Praise  to  the  Lord,- whose  gentle  hand 

Renews  our  labouring  breath  ; 
Praise  to  the  Lord,  who  makes  His  saints 
Triumphant  e'en  in  death. 

5  My  God,  in  Thine  appointed  hour. 

Those  heavenly  gates  display, 
Where  pain  and  sin,  and  fear  and  death, 
For  ever  flee  away. 

6  There,  while  the  nations  of  the  blest. 

With  raptures  bow  around. 
My  anthems  to  delivering  grace 
In  sweeter  strains  shall  sound. 

333    Submission  under  dark  Dispensations.    L.  M. 

WAIT,  O  my  soul.  Thy  Maker's  will; 
Tumultuous  passions,  all  be  still ; 
Nor  let  a  murmuring  thought  arise  ; 
His  ways  are  just.  His  counsels  wise. 

2  He  in  the  thickest  darkness  dwells. 
Performs  His  work,  the  cause  conceals ; 
And  though  His  footsteps  are  unknown. 
Judgment  and  truth  support  His  throne. 

3  In  heaven  and  earth,  in  air  and  seas. 
He  executes  His  wise  decrees ; 

And  by  His  saints  it  stands  confessed. 
That  what  He  does  is  ever  best. 

4  Then,  O  my  soul,  submissive  wait. 
With  reverence  bow  before  His  seat ; 
And  midst  the  terrors  of  His  rod. 
Trust  in  a  wise  and  gracious  God. 


SUBMISSION    IN    AFFLICTION.  381 

334  Christian  Submission.  C.  M. 

OLOED,  I  would  delight  in  Thee, 
And  on  Thy  care  depend ; 
To  Thee  in  every  trouble  flee, 
My  best,  my  only  friend. 

2  When  all  created  streams  are  dried, 

Tliy  fulness  is  the  same ; 
May  I  with  this  be  satisfied, 
And  glory  in  Thy  name. 

3  Why  should  the  soul  a  drop  bemoan, 

Who  has  a  fountain  near, 
A  fountain  which  shall  ever  run, 
With  waters  sweet  and  clear  ? 

4  No  good  in  creatures  can  be  found, 

But  may  be  found  in  Thee : 
I  must  have  all  things,  and  abound, 
While  God  is  God  to  me. 

5  O !  that  I  had  a  stronger  faith 

To  look  within  the  veil, 
To  credit  what  my  Saviour  saith. 
Whose  word  can  never  fail. 

6,  He  who  has  made  my  heaven  secure, 
Will  here  all  good  provide : 
Wliile  Christ  is  rich  can  I  be  poor? 
What  can  I  want  beside  ? 

7  O  Lord,  I  cast  my  care  on  Thee, 
I  triumph  and  adore ; 
Henceforth  my  great  concern  shall  be. 
To  love  and  praise  Thee  more. 

335  Submission  under  Affliction.  C.  M. 
Y  times  of  sorrow  and  of  joy. 

Great  God  are  in  Thy  hand ; 
Ail  my  enjoyments  come  from  Thee, 
And  go  at  Thy  command. 


382  GRACES. 

2  O  Lord,  shouldst  Thou  withhold  them  all, 

Yet  would  I  not  repine ; 
Before  they  were  by  me  possessed, 
.  They  were  entirely  Thine. 

3  Nor  would  I  drop  a  murmuring  word, 

If  all  the  world  were  gone. 
But  seek  substantial  happiness, 
In  Thee  and  Thee  alone. 

336  Prayer  for  Submission.  C.  M. 

OLOBD,  my  best  desires  fulfil. 
And  help  me  to  resign 
Life,  health,  and  comfort  to  Thy  will, 
And  make  Thy  pleasure  mine. 

2  Why  should  I  shrink  at  Thy  command, 

Whose  love  forbids  my  fears  ? 
Or  tremble  at  the  gracious  hand. 
That  wipes  away  my  tears  ? 

3  No,  rather  let  me  freely  yield, 

What  most  I  prize  to  Thee, 
Who  never  hast  a  good  withheld, 
Or  wilt  withhold  from  me. 

4  Wisdom  and  mercy  guide  my  way, 

Shall  I  resist  them  both  ? 
A  poor  blind  creature  of  a  day. 
And  crushed  before  the  moth ! 

5  But  ah  !  my  inward  spirit  cries. 

Still  bind  me  to  Thy  sway ; 
Else  the  next  cloud  that  veils  my  skies. 
Drives  all  these  thoughts  away. 

337  Consolations  in  Sickness.  C.  M. 

WHEN  languor  and  disease  invade, 
The  trembling  house  of  clay, 
'Tis  SAveet  to  look  beyond  my  pains, 
And  long  to  fly  away. 


SUBMISSION    IN    AFFLICTION.  383 

2  Sweet  to  look  inward,  and  attend, 

The  whispers  of  His  love ; 
Sw^eet  to  look  upward,  to  the  place 
Where  Jesus  pleads  above. 

3  Sweet  to  look  back,  and  see  my  name 

In  life's  fair  book  set  down ; 
Sweet  to  look  forw^ard,  and  behold 
Eternal  joys  my  own. 

4  Sweet  to  reflect  how  grace  divine 

My  sins  on  Jesus  laid ; 
Sweet  to  remember  that  His  blood 
My  debt  of  suffering  paid. 

5  Sweet  in  His  righteousness  to  stand, 

Which  saves  from  second  death ; 
Sweet  to  experience,  day  by  day. 
His  Spirit's  quickening  breath. 

6  Sweet  on  His  faithfulness  to  rest, 

AVliose  love  can  never  end ; 
Sweet  on  His  covenant  of  grace, 
For  all  things  to  depend. 

7  Sweet  in  the  confidence  of  faith. 

To 'trust  His  firm  decrees ; 
Sw^eet  to  lie  passive  in  His  hands, 
And  know  no  w411  but  His. 

8  If  such  the  sweetness  of  the  streams. 

What  must  the  fountain  be, 
Where  saints  and  angels  draw  their  bliss 
Immediately  from  Thee. 

338  It  is  Well.  C.  M. 

IT  shall  be  well,  let  sinners  know. 
With  those  who  love  the  Lord ; 
His  saints  have  always  found  it  so. 
When  restino;  on  His  w^ord. 


384  GRACES. 

2  Peace,  then,  ye  chastened  sons*  of  God, 

Why  let  your  sorrows  swell  ? 
Wisdom  directs  your  Father's  rod, 
•His  word  says,  it  is  well. 

3  Though  you  may  trials  sharp  endure, 

From  sin,  or  death,  or  hell ; 
Your  heavenly  Father's  love  is  sure. 
And  therefore,  it  is  well. 

4  Soon  will  your  sorrows  all  be  o'er. 

And.  you  shall  sweetly  tell. 
On  Canaan's  calm  and  pleasant  shore. 
That  all  at  last  is  well. 

339  Thy  Will  be  Done.  8s  &  4s. 

MY  God  and  Father,  while  I  stray 
Far  from  my  home,  on  life's  rough  way, 

0  teach  me  from  my  heart  to  say. 

Thy  will  be  done ! 

2  Let  but  my  fainting  heart  be  blest 
With  Thy  sweet  Spirit  for  its  guest. 
My  God,  to  Thee  I  leave  the  rest ; 

Thy  will  be  done ! 

3  Renew  my  will  from  day  to  day ; 
Blend  it  with  Thine ;  and  take  away 
All  that  now  makes  it  hard  to  say. 

Thy  will  be  done ! 

4  Then,  when  on  earth  I  breathe  no  more. 
The  prayer,  oft  mixed  with  tears  before, 

1  '11  sing  upon  a  happier  shore, 

Thy  will  be  done ! 

340  Prayer  IN  Affliction.  8s,  7s. 

STEP  by  step,  my  Father,  lead  me 
Through  this  dark  and  dreary  day ; 
Hour  by  hour,  my  Saviour,  feed  me. 
Fainting,  drooping,  by  the  way. 


RENUNCIATION   OF    THE    WORLD.  385 

2  One  by  one,  my  joys  declining, 
Bear,  oh  !  bear,  ray  spirit  up ; 
May  Thy  grace  prevent  repining, 
Fill  Thou  now  my  empty  cup. 

o  Day  by  day,  my  Father,  measure 
AH  my  changes  yet  to  be, — 
And  may  each  in  Thy  good  pleasure 
Bring  me  nearer  unto  Thee. 

341  Submission  in  Trials.  C.  L.  M. 

WHEN  I  can  trust  my  all  with  God, 
In  trial's  fearful  hour, — 
I  bow  resigned  beneath  His  rod, 
And  bless  His  sparing  power, 

2  Oh !  to  be  brought  to  Jesus'  feet, 

Though  trials  fix  me  there. 
Is  still  a  privilege  most  sweet ; 
For  He  will  hear  my  prayer. 

3  Then,  blessed  be  the  hand  that  gave, 

Still  blessed  when  it  takes ; 
Blessed  be  He  who  smites  to  save. 
Who  heals  the  heart  He  breaks. 

DUTIES. 
RENUNCIATION  OF  THE  WORLD. 

342  None  but  Jesus  Crucified.  7s  &  6s. 

VAIN,  delusive  world,  adieu ! 
With  all  of  creature  good ; 
Only  Jesus  I  pursue, 

Who  bought  me  with  His  blood. 
All  thy  pleasures  I  forego ; 

All  thy  wealth,  and  all  thy  pride ; 
Only  Jesus  will  I  know, 
And  Jesus  crucified. 

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386  DUTIES. 

2  Him  to  know  is  life  and  peace, 

And  pleasure  without  end ; 
This  is  all  my  happiness — 
.   On  Jesus  to  depend, 
Daily  in  His  grace  to  grow, 

In  His  favour  to  abide : 
Only  Jesus  will  I  know, 

And  Jesus  crucified. 

343  Renouncing  the  World.  L.  M. 

I  SEND  the  joys  of  earth  away  ; 
Away  ye  tempters  of  the  mind, 
False  as  the  smooth,  deceitful  sea. 
And  empty  as  the  whistling  wind. 

2  Your  streams  were  floating  me  along, 

Down  to  the  gulf  of  black  despair. 
And  whilst  I  listened  to  your  song. 

Your  streams  had  e'en  conveyed  me  there. 

3  Lord,  I  adore  Thy  matchless  grace. 

That  warned  me  of  that  dark  abyss, 
That  dr^w  me  from  those  treacherous  seas. 
And  bade  me  seek  superior  bliss. 

4  Now  to  the  shining  realms  above, 

I  stretch  my  hands,  and  glance  my  eyes : 
O !  for  the  pinions  of  a  dove. 
To  bear  me  to  the  upper  skies. 

5  There  from  the  bosom  of  my  God, 

Oceans  of  endless  pleasure  roll ; 
There  would  I  fix  my  last  abode, 
And  drown  the  sorrows  of  my  soul. 

344  Renunciation  of  the  World.  C.  M. 

HOW  vairi  are  all  things  here  below ! 
How  false  and  yet  how  fair ! 
Each  jDleasure  has  its  poison  too, 
And  every  sweet  a  snare. 


RENUNCIATION   OF   THE    WORLD.  387 

2  The  brightest  things  below  the  sky, 

Give  but  a  flattering  light ; 
We  should  suspect  some  danger  nigh, 
Where  we  possess  delight. 

3  Our  dearest  joys,  and  nearest  friends. 

The  partners  of  our  blood. 
How  they  divide  our  wavering  minds, 
And  leave  but  half  for  God ! 

4  The  fondness  of  a  creature's  love. 

How  strong  it  strikes  the  sense ! 
Thither  the  warm  affections  move. 
Nor  can  we  call  them  thence. 

5  Dear  Saviour,  let  Thy  beauties  be 

My  soul's  eternal  food  ; 
And  grace  command  my  heart  away 
From  all  created  good. 

3-15       A  Sight  of  God  mortifies  us  to  the    L.  M. 
World. 

UP  to  the  fields  where  angels  lie. 
And  living  waters  gently  roll. 
Fain  would  my  thoughts  leap  out  and  fly, 
But  sin  hangs  heavy  on  my  soul. 

2  Thy  wondrous  blood,  dear  dying  Christ, 

Can  make  this  world  of  guilt  remove ; 
And  Thou  canst  bear  me  where  Thou  fliest, 
On  Thy  kind  wings,  celestial  Dove ! 

3  O !  might  I  once  mount  up  and  see 

The  glory  of  the  eternal  skies. 
What  little  things  these  worlds  would  be. 
How  despicable  to  my  eyes ! 

4  Had  I  a  glance  of  Thee,  my  God, 

Kingdoms  and  men  would  vanish  soon ; 
Vanish,  as  though  I  saw  them  iK)t, 
As  a  dim  candle  dies  at  noon. 


388  DUTIES. 

5  Then  they  might  fight,  and  rage  and  rave, 

I  should  perceive  the  noise  no  more 
Than  we  can  hear  a  shaking  leaf, 
•    Whilst  rattling  thunders  round  us  roar. 

6  Great  All  in  All;  Eternal  King, 

Let  me  but  view  Thy  lovely  face, 
And  all  my  powers  shall  bow  and  sing 
Thine  endless  grandeur  and  Thy  grace. 

346  World  Kenounced.  8s  &  7s. 

JESUS,  I  my  cross  have  taken, 
All  to  leave  and  follow  Thee ; 
Naked,  poor,  despised,  forsaken. 

Thou  from  hence  my  All  shalt  be : 
Let  the  world  neglect  and  leave  me; 

They  have  left  my  Saviour  too : 

Human  hopes  have  oft  deceived  me ; 

Thou  art  faithful.  Thou  art  true. 

2  Perish,  earthly  fame  and  treasure, 

Come,  disaster,  scorn,  and  pain  : 
In  Thy  service,  pain  is  pleasure; 

With  Thy  favour,  loss  is  gain : 
O  'tis  not  in  grief  to  harm  me. 

While  Thy  bleeding  love  I  see ; 
O  'tis  not  in  joy  to  charm  me. 

When  that  love  is  hid  from  me. 

347  The  World's  Three  Chief  Tempta-     C.  M. 

TIO^^S. 

WHEN  in  the  light  of  faith  divine 
We  look  on  things  below, 
Honour,  and  gold  and  sensual  joy, 
How  vain  and  dangerous  too ! 

2  Honour 's  a  pufiP  of  noisy  breath ; 
Yet  men  expose  their  blood. 
And  venture  everlasting  death, 
To  gain  that  airy  good. 


RENUNCIATION   OF   THE   WORLD.  389 

3  Whilst  others  starve  the  nobler  mind, 

And  feed  on  shining  dnst, 
They  rob  the  serpent  of  his  food, 
To  indulge  a  sordid  lust. 

4  The  pleasures  that  allure  our  sense 

Are  dangerous  snares  to  souls ; 
There  's  but  a  drop  of  flattering  sweet, 
And  dashed  with  bitter  bowls. 

5  God  is  my  all-sufiicient  good, 

My  portion  and  my  choice ; 
In  Him  my  vast  desires  are  filled, 
And  all  my  powers  rejoice.     •  ' 

6  In  vain  the  world  accosts  my  ear, 

And  tempts  my  heart  anew ; 
I  cannot  buy  your  bliss  so  dear, 
Nor  part  with  heaven  for  you. 

348  Renouncing  the  World.  C.  M. 

LET  worldly  minds  the  world  pursue, 
It  has  no  charms  for  me ; 
Once  I  admired  its  follies  too. 
But  grace  has  set  me  free. 

2  Those  follies  now  no  longer  please. 

No  more  delight  afford  f 
Far  from  my  heart  be  joys  like  these, 
Now  I  have  known  the  Lord. 

3  As  by  the  light  of  opening  day 

The  stars  are  all  conceal'd, 
So  earthly  pleasures  fade  away 
When  Jesus  is  revealed. 

4  Creatures  no  more  divide  my  choice, 

I  bid  them  all  depart ; 
His  name,  and  love,  and  gracious  voice. 
Shall  fix  my  roving  hearty 

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390  DUTIES. 

5  Now,  Lord,  I  would  be  Thine  alone, 
And  wholly  live  to  Thee : 
Yet  worthless  still,  myself  I  own, 
.  Thy  worth  is  all  my  plea. 

SELF-DEDICATION. 

349  Surrendering  to  Christ.  7s. 

PEOPLE  of  the  living  God, 
I  have  sought  the  world  around. 
Paths  of  sin  and  sorrow  trod. 

Peace  and  comfort  no  where  found : 
Now  to  you- my  spirit  turns, 
Turns  a  fugitive  unblest ; 
Brethren,  where  your  altar  burns, 
O  !  receive  me  into  rest. 

2  Lonely,  I  no  longer  roam. 

Like  the  cloud,  the  wind,  the  wave ; 
Where  you  dwell  shall  be  my  home. 

Where  you  die  shall  be  my  grave : 
Mine  the  God  whom  you  adore. 

Your  Redeemer  shall  be  mine ; 
Earth  can  fill  my  soul  no  more. 

Every  idol  I  resign. 

3  Tell  me  not  of  gain  or  loss. 

Ease,  enjoyment;  pomp  or  power. 
Welcome  poverty  and  cross. 

Shame,  reproach,  affliction's  hour : 
"  Follow  me ;"  I  know  Thy  voice ; 

Jesus,  Lord,  Thy  steps  I  see; 
Now  I  take  Thy  yoke  by  choice ; 

Light  Thy  burden  now  to  me. 

350  Devotion  to  Christ.  L.  M. 
4  H  wretched  souls  who  strive  in  vain, 

ii-  Slaves  to  the  world,  and  slaves  to  sin, 
A  nobler  toil  may  I  sustain ; 
A  nobler  satisfaction  win. 


SELF-DEDICATION.  391 

2  May  I  resolve  with  all  my  heart, 

With  all  my  powers  to  serve  the  Lord ; 
Nor  from  His  precepts  e'er  depart, 
Whose  service  is  a  rich  reward. 

3  O  !  be  His  service  all  my  joy  ! 

Around  let  my  example  shine, 
Till  others  love  the  best  employ, 
And  join  in  labours  so  divine. 

4  Be  this  the  purpose  of  my  soul, 

My  solemn,  my  determined  choice. 
To  yield  to  His  supreme  control^ 

And  in  His  kinds  commander  rejoice. 

5  O !  may  I  never  faint  nor  tire. 

Nor  wandering  leave  His  sacred  ways : 
Great  God,  acce23t  my  soul's  desire. 

And  give  me  strength  to  live  Thy  praise. 

351  Determination.  L.  M. 

AWAKE  our  souls,  away  our  fears. 
Let  every  trembling  thought  be  gone ; 
Awake  and  run  the  heavenly  race. 
And  put  a  cheerful  courage  on. 

2  True,-  'tis  a  strait  and  thorny  road. 

And  mortal  spirits  tire  and  faint ; 
But  they  forget  the  mighty  God, 

Who  feeds  the  strength  of  every  saint. 

3  The  mighty  God,  w^hose  matchless  power 

Is  ever  new  and  ever  young. 
And  firpa  endures,  while  endless  years 
Their  everlasting  circles  run. 

4  From  Thee,  the  overflowing  spring. 

Our  souls  shall  drink  a  fresh  supply ; 

While  such  as  trust  their  native  strength. 

Shall  melt  away,  and  droop,  and  die. 


392  DUTIES. 

5  Swift  as  an  eagle  cuts  the  air, 

We  '11  mount  aloft  to  Thine  abode ; 
On  wings  of  love  our  souls  shall  fly, 
.  Nor  tire  amidst  the  heavenly  road. 

352  Ceucifixion  by  the  Ceoss.  L.  M. 

WHEN  I  survey  the  wondrous  cross, 
On  which  the  Prince  of  glory  died, 
My  richest  gain  I  count  but  loss. 
And  pour  contempt  on  all  my  pride. 

2  Forbid  it,  Lord,  that  I  should  boast. 

Save  in  the  death  of  Christ,  my  God ; 
All  the  vain  things  that  charm  me  most, 
I  sacrifice  them  to  His  blood. 

3  See,  from  His  head.  His  hands.  His  feet. 

Sorrow  and  love  flow  mingled  down ; 
Did  e'er  such  love  and  sorrow  meet. 
Or  thorns  compose  so  rich  a  crown  ? 

4  His  dying  crimson,  like  a  robe. 

Spreads  o'er  His  body  on  the  tree ; 
Then  am  I  dead  to  all  the  globe. 
And  all  the  globe  is  dead  to  me. 

5  Were  the  whole  realm  of  nature  mine, 

That  were  a  present  far  too  small; 
Love  so  amazing,  so  divine, 

Demands  my  soul,  my  life,  my  all. 

353  Sitting  at  the  Foot  of  the  Cross.     8s  &  7s. 

SWEET  the  moments,  rich  in  blessing. 
Which  before  the  cross  I  spend. 
Life,  and  health,  and  peace  possessing. 
From  the  sinner's  dying  Friend. 

2  Here  I  '11  sit  for  ever  viewing, 

Mercy  flow  in  streams  of  blood ; 
Precious  drops,  my  soul  bedewing, 
Plead  and  claim  my  peace  with  God. 


SELF-DEDICATION.  393 

8  Truly  blessed  is  this  station, 
Low  before  His  cross  to  lie ; 
While  I  see  divine  compassion 
Floating  in  His  languid  eye. 

4  Here  it  is  I  find  my  heaven, 

While   upon  the  cross  I  gaze ; 
Love  I  much  ?  I  'm  much  forgiven, 
I  'm  a  miracle  of  grace. 

5  Love  and  grief  my  heart  dividing, 

With  my  tears,  His  feet  I  bathe ; 
Constant  still  in  faith  abiding, 
Life  deriving  from  His  death. 

354  Union  with  the  Church.  L.  M. 

0  HAPPY  day,  that  fixed  my  choice. 
On  Thee,  my  Saviour,  and  my  God ! 
Well  may  this  glowing  heart  rejoice, 
And  tell  its  raptures  all  abroad. 

2  O  happy  bond,  that  seals  my  vows 

To  Him,  who  merits  all  my  love ! 
Let  cheerful  anthems  fill  His  house. 
While  to  that  sacred  shrine  I  move. 

3  'Tis  done  : — the  great  transaction  's  done ; 

I  am  my  Lord's,  and  He  is  mine : 
He  drew  me — and  I  followed  on — 
Charmed  to  confess  the  voice  divine. 

4  Now  rest,  my  long-divided  heart. 

Fixed  on  this  blissful  centre,  rest ; 
With  ashes  who  would  grudge  to  part. 
When  called  on  angels'  bread  to  feast  ? 

5  High  heaven,  that  heard  the  solemn  vow, 

That  vow  renewed  shall  daily  hear : 
Till  in  life's  latest  hour  I  bow. 

And  bless  in  death  a  bond  so  dear. 


394  DUTIES. 

CONFESSING  CHRIST. 

355  Not  Ashamed  of  Christ.  C.  M. 

I'M  not  ashamed  to  own  my  Lord, 
Nor  to  defend  His  cause, 
Maintain  the  honour  of  His  word. 
The  glory  of  His  cross. 

2  Jesus,  my  God,  I  know  His  name, 

His  name  is  all  my  trust ;  - 
Nor  will  He  put  my  soul  to  shame. 
Nor  let  my  hope  be  lost. 

3  Firm  as  His  throne  His  promise  stands. 

And  He  can  well  secure 
What  I  Ve  committed  to  His  hands. 
Till  the  decisive  hour. 

4  Then  will  He  own  my  worthless  name. 

Before  His  Father's  face, 

And  in  the  New  Jerusalem, 

Appoint  my  soul  a  place. 

356  Not  Ashamed  of  Christ.  L.  M. 

JESUS,  and  shall  it  ever  be, 
A  mortal  man  ashamed  of  Thee  ? 
Ashamed  of  Thee,  whom  angels  praise. 
Whose  glories  shine  through  endless  days ! 

2  Ashamed  of  Jesus !  sooner  far 
Let  evening  blush  to  own  a  star ; 
He  sheds  the  beams  of  light  divine, 
O'er  this  benighted  soul  of  mine. 

3  Ashamed  of  Jesus !  just  as  soon 
Let  midnight  be  ashamed  of  noon ; 
'Tis  midnight  with  my  soul,  till  He, 
Bright  Morning  Star,  bid  darkness  flee. 

4  Ashamed  of  Jesus !  that  dear  Friend 
On  whom  my  hopes  of  heaven  depend ! 


I 


CONFESSING   CHRIST.  395 

No,  when  I  blush,  be  this,  my  shame, 
That  I  no  more  revere  His  name. 

o  Ashamed  of  Jesus !  Yes,  I  may. 
When  I  've  no  guilt  to  wash  away, 
No  tear  to  wipe,  no  good  to  crave, 
No  fears  to  quell,  no  soul  to  save. 

6"  Till  then — nor  is  my  boasting  vain — 
Till  then,  I  boast  a  Saviour  slain : 
And  O  may  this  my  glory  be. 
That  Christ  is  not  ashamed  of  me.. 

357  Jesus  the  Oxe  Thing  Needful.  7s. 

JESUS  let  me  cleave  to  Thee 
Thou  my  one  thing  needful  be, 
Let  me  choose  the  better  part, 
Let  me  give  Thee  all  my  heart. 

2  Whom  have  I  on  earth  below  ? 
Thee,  and  only  Thee,  I  know : 
Whom  have  I  in  heav'n  but  Thee  ?    . 
Thou  art  all  in  all  to  me. 

358  Cleaving  to  Christ.  C.  M. 

TO  whom,  my  Saviour,  shall  I  go 
If  I  depart  from  Thee ; 
My  guide  through  all  this  vale  of  woe, 
And  more  than  all  to  me  ? 

2  For  I  have  felt  Thy  dying  love, 

Breathe  gently  through  my  heart, 
To  whisper  hope  of  joys  above ; — 
And  can  we  ever  part  ? 

3  Ah,  no  !  with  Thee  I  '11  walk  below. 

My  journey  to  the  grave  : 
To  whom,  my  Saviour,  shall  I  go 
When  only  Thou  canst  save  ? 


396  DUTIES. 

359  Confessing  Christ.  C.  M. 

DIDST  Thou,  dear  Jesus,  suffer  shame, 
And  bear  the  cross  for  me  ? 
And  shall  I  fear  to  own  Thy  name, 
Or  Thy  disciple  be? 

2  Forbid  it.  Lord,  that  I  should  dread 

To  suffer  shame  or  loss ; 
O  !  let  me  in  Thy  footsteps  tread, 
And  glory  in  Thy  cross. 

3  Inspire  my  soul  with  life  divine, 

And  holy  courage  bold ; 
Let  knowledge,  faith,  and  meekness  shine, 
Nor  love  nor  zeal  grow  cold. 

4  Say  to  my  soul,  "  Why  dost  thou  fear 

The  face  of  feeble  clay  ? 
Behold  thy  Saviour  ever  near, 
Will  guard  thee  in  the  way." 

5  O !  how  my  soul  would  rise  and  run. 

At  this  reviving  word ; 
Nor  any  painful  sufferings  shun 
To  follow  Thee,  my  Lord. 

6  Let  sinful  men  reproach,  defame, 

And  call  me  what  they  will. 
If  I  may  glorify  Thy  name. 
And  be  Thy  servant  still. 


UNION  WITH  GOD'S  PEOPLE. 

360  Christian  and  Ministerial  Fellowship.  C.  M. 

JOINED  in  one  Spirit  to  one  Head, 
Where  He  appoints  we  go; 
And  still  in  Jesus'  footsteps  tread, 
And  show  His  praise  below. 


rxiox  WITH  god's  people.  397 

2  Oh !  may  we  ever  walk  in  Him, 

And  nothing  know  beside ; 
Nothing  desire,  nothing  esteem, 
But  Jesus  crucified. 

3  Closer  and  closer  let  us  cleave 

To  His  beloved  embrace ; 
Expect  His  fulness  to  receive, 
And  grace  to  add  to  grace. 

4  Partakers  of  the  Saviour's  grace, 

The  same  in  mind  and  heart, 
Nor  joy,  nor  grief,  nor  time,  nor  j)lace. 
Nor  life,  nor  death  can  part. 

361  Believer's  Safety  in  the  Church.       S.  ^I. 

0!  CEASE,  my  wandering  soul, 
On  restless  wing  to  roam ; 
All  the  wide  world  to  either  pole, 
Has  not  for  thee  a  home. 

2  Behold  the  ark  of  God, 

Behold  the  open  door ; 
Hasten  to  gain  that  dear  abode, 
And  rove,  my  soul,  no  more. 

3  There,  safe  thou  shalt  abide. 

There,  sweet  shall  be  thy  rest. 
And  every  longing  satisfied. 
With  full  salvation  blest. 

362  UxiTixG  with  the  Church.  C.  M. 
"ITTITNESS,  ye  men,  and  angels,  now; 

\  1     Before  the  Lord  we  speak ; 
To  Him  we  make  our  solemn  vow,. 
A  vow  we  dare  not  break : 

2  That  long  as  life  itself  shall  last, 
Ourselves  to  Christ  we  yield ; 
Nor  from  His  cause  will  we  depart. 
Nor  ever  quit  the  field. 

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398  DUTIES. 

3  We  trust  not  in  our  native  strength, 

But  on  His  grace  rely, 
That,  with  returning  wants,  the  Lord 
Will  all  our  need  supj)ly. 

4  Lord,  guide  our  doubtful  feet  aright. 

And  keep  us  in  Thy  ways ; 
And,  while  we  turn  our  vows  to  prayers, 
Turn  Thou  our  prayers  to  praise. 

363  Welcome  to  the  Church.  L.  M. 

COME  in,  thou  blessed  of  the  Lord, 
Enter  in  Jesus'  precious  name. 
We  welcome  thee  with  one  accord. 
And  trust  the  Saviour  does  the  same. 

2  Those  joys  which  earth  cannot  afford. 

We  '11  seek  in  fellowship  to  prove. 
Joined  in  one  spirit  to  our  Lord, 
Together  bound  by  mutual  love. 

3  And  while  we  pass  this  vale  of  tears. 

We  '11  make  our  joys  and  sorrows  known  ; 
We  '11  share  each  other's  hopes  and  fears, 
And  count  a  brother's  cares  our  own. 

4  Once  more  our  welcome  we  rejDeat, 

Receive  assurance  of  our  love : 
O  may  we  all  together  meet 

Around  the  throne  of  God  above ! 

PRAYER. 

364  Nature  of  Prayer.  C.  M. 

PRAYEE,  is  the  soul's  sincere  desire, 
Unuttered  or  expressed ; 
The  motion  of  a  hidden  fire 
That  trembles  in  the  breast. 

2  Prayer  is  the  burden  of  a  sigh, 
The  fallins:  of  a  tear : 


PRAYER.  399 

The  upward  glancing  of  an  eye, 
When  none  but  God  is  near. 

3  Prayer  is  the  simplest  form  of  speech 

That  infant  lips  can  try ; 
Prayer  the  sublimest  strains  that  reach 
The  Majesty  on  high. 

4  Prayer  is  the  contrite  sinner's  voice 

Returning  from  his  ways, 
While  angels  in  their  songs  rejoice. 
And  say — "Behold,  he  prays." 

5  Prayer  is  the  Christian's  vital  breath, 

The  Christian's  native  air, 
His  watchword  at  the  gate  of  death : 
He  enters  heaven  with  prayer. 

365        Invoking  the  Pkesence  of  Christ.      H.  M. 

COME,  my  Redeemer,  come. 
And  deign  to  dwell  with  me ; 
Come,  and  Thy  right  assume. 

And  bid  Thy  rivals  flee : 
Come,  my  Redeemer,  quickly  come. 
And  make  my  heart  Thy  lasting  home. 

2  Exert  Thy  mighty  power. 

And  banish  all  my  sin ; 
In  this  auspicious  hour, 

Bring  all  Thy  graces  in : 
Come,  my  Redeemer,  quickly  come. 
And  make  my  heart  Thy  lasting  home. 

3  Rule  Thou  in  every  thought 

And  passion  of  my  soul. 
Till  all  my  powers  are  brought 

Beneath  Thy  full  control : 
Come,  my  Redeemer,  quickly  come. 
And  make  my  heart  Thy  lasting  home. 


400  DUTIES. 

4  Then  shall  my  days  be  Thine, 
And  all  my  heart  be  love, 
And  joy  and  peace  be  mine, 
.    Such  as  are  known  above  : 
Come,  my  Eedeemer,  quickly  come, 
And  make  my  heart  Thy  lasting  home. 

366  Prayer  FOR  Quickening  GrIce.        L.  M. 

OSUN  of  Righteousness  divine, 
On  us  with  beams  of  mercy  shine; 
Chase  the  dark  clouds  of  guilt  away, 
And  turn  our  darkness  into  day. 

2  "While  mourning  o'er  our  guilt  and  shame, 
And  asking  mercy  in  Thy  name. 

Bear  Saviour,  cleanse  us  with  Thy  blood, 
And  be  our  advocate  with  God. 

3  Sustain,  when  sinking  in  distress, 
And  guide  us  through  this  wilderness; 
Teach  our  low  thoughts  from  earth  to  rise, 
And  lead  us  onward  to  the  skies. 

367  Prayer  for  the  Divine  Presence.      L.  M. 

OTHOU  to  whose  all-searching  sight, 
The  darkness  shineth  as  the  light ; 
Search,  prove  my  heart,  it  pants  for  Thee ; 
O !  burst  these  bonds,  and  set  it  free. 

2  If  in  this  darksome  wild  I  stray. 

Be  Thou  my  Light,  be  Thou  my  Way ; 

No  foes,  nor  violence  I  fear, 

Nor  fraud,  while  Thou,  my  God,  art  near. 

3  When  rising  floods  my  soul  overflow. 
When  sinks  my  heart  in  waves  of  woe; 
Jesus,  Thy  timely  aid  impart, 

And  raise  my  head,  and  cheer  my  heart. 


PKAYER.  401 

4  Saviour,  where  'er  Thy  steps  I  see, 
Dauntless,  untired,  I  follow  Thee : 
O !  let  Thy  hand  support  me  still, 
And  lead  me  to  Thy  holy  hill. 

5  If  rough  and  thorny  be  the  way, 
My  strength  proportion  to  my  day ; 
Till  toil,  and  grief,  and  pain  shall  cease, 
Where  all  is  calm,  and  joy,  and  peace. 

368        Prayer  for  the  Divine  Presence.      C.  ^I. 

PEEMIT  me.  Lord,  to  seek  Thy  face. 
Obedient  to  Thy  call ; 
To  seek  the  presence  of  Thy  grace, 
My  Strength,  my  Life,  my  All. 

2  All  I  can  wish  is  Thine  to  give : 
My  God,  I  ask  Thy  love, 
That  greatest  bliss  I  can  receive, 
That  bliss  of  heaven  above. 

o  To  heaven  my  restless  heart  aspires ; 
O  for  a  quickening  ray. 
To  wake  and  warm  my  faint  desires, 
And  cheer  the  tiresome  way. 

4  The  path  to  Thy  divine  abode, 

Through  a  wild  desert  lies; 
A  thousand  snares  beset  the  road, 
A  thousand  terrors  rise. 

5  Satan  and  sin  unite  their  art. 

To  keep  me  from  my  Lord ; 
Dear  Saviour,  guard  my  trembling  heart, 
And  guide  me  by  Thy  word. 

G  My  Guardian,  my  almighty  Friend, 
On  Thee  my  soul  would  rest ; 
On  Thee  alone  my  hopes  depend, 
Be  near,  and  I  am  blest. 

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402  DUTIES. 

369  Hindrances  to  Prayer.  L.  M. 

WHAT  various  hindrances  we  meet, 
In  coming  to  a  mercy-seat ! 
Yet  who  that  knows  the  worth  of  prayer, 
But  wishes  to  be  -often  there  ? 

2  Prayer  makes  the  darkened  cloud  withdraw, 
Prayer  climbs  the  ladder  Jacob  saw, 
Gives  exercise  to  faith  and  love. 
Brings  every  blessing  from  above. 

?  Restraining  prayer,  we  cease  to  fight ; 

Prayer  makes  the  Christian's  armour  bright ; 
And  Satan  trembles  when  he  sees 
The  weakest  saint  upon  his  knees. 

4  Plave  you  no  words  ?     Ah  !  think  again, 
Words  flow  apace  when  3^ou  complain, 
And  fill  your  fellow-creature's  ear 
With  the  sad  tale  of  all  your  care. 

5  Were  half  the  breath  thus  vainly  spent 
To  heaven  in  sup23lication  sent. 

Your  cheerful  song  would  oftener  be, 
"  Hear  what  the  Lord  has  done  for  me." 

370  Wrestling  in  Prayer.  7s. 

LOED,  I  cannot  let  Thee  go. 
Till  a  blessing  Thou  bestow : 
Do  not  turn  away  Thy  face. 
Mine 's  an  urgent,  pressing  case. 

2  Dost  Thou  ask  me  who  I  am  ? 

Ah !  my  Lord,  Thou  knowest  my  name ; 
Yet  the  question  gives  a  plea. 
To  su23port  my  suit  with  Thee. 

3  Thou  didst  once  a  wretch  behold, 
In  rebellion  blindly  bold, 

Scorn  Thy  grace,  Thy  ]30wer  defy  : 
That  poor  rebel.  Lord,  was  I. 


PRAYER.  403 

4  Once  a  sinner  near  despair, 
Sought  Thy  mercy-seat  by  prayer ; 
Mercy  heard,  and  set  him  free; 
Lord,  that  mercy  came  to  me. 

5  Many  days  have  passed  since  then, 
Many  changes  I  have  seen  ; 

Yet  have  been  upheld  till  now ; 
Who  could  hold  me  u])  but  Thou  ? 

6  Thou  hast  helped  in  every  need ; 
This  emboldens  me  to  plead ; 
After  so  much  mercy  past, 
Ganst  Thou  let  me  sink  at  last  ? 

7  No,  I  must  maintain  my  hold, 
'Tis  Thy  goodness  makes  me  bold, 
I  can  no  denial  take, 

When  I  plead  for  Jesus'  sake. 

371  Importuxate  Prayer.  S.  M. 

TESUS,  who  knows  full  well 
t)    The  heart  of  every  saint ; 
Invites  us  all  our  griefs  to  tell, 
To  pray  and  never  faint. 

2  He  bows  His  gracious  ear. 

We  never  plead  in  vain ; 
Yet  we  must  wait  till  He  appear. 
And  pray,  and  pray  again. 

3  Though  unbelief  suggest, 

Wliy  should  we  longer  wait  ? 
He  bids  us  never  give  Him  rest, 
But  be  importunate. 

4  Jesus  the  Lord  will  hear 

His  chosen  when  they  cry. 
Yes,  though  He  may  a  while  forbear, 
He  '11  help  them  from  on  high. 


404  DUTIES. 

5  His  nature,  truth  and  love, 

Engage  Him  on  their  side ; 
When  they  are  grieved,  His  mercies  move, 
'    And  can  they  be  denied  ? 

6  Then  let  us  earnest  be. 

And  never  faint  in  prayer ; 
He  loves  our  importunity. 

And  makes  our  cause  His  care. 

372  Constancy  in  Prayer.  L.  JNI, 

PRAYER  was  appointed  to  convey 
The  blessings  God  designs  to  give. 
Long  as  they  live,  should  Christians  pray. 
For  only  while  they  pray,  they  live. 

2  The  Christian's  heart  his  prayer  indites, 

He  speaks  as  prompted  from  within : 
The  Spirit  his  petition  writes, 

And  Christ  receives  and  gives  it  in. 

3  If  pains  afflict,  or  wrongs  oppress, 

If  cadres  distract,  or  fears  dismay ; 
If  guilt  deject,  if  sin  distress. 

The  remedy  's  before  Thee — pray. 

4  'Tis  prayer  supports  the  soul  that 's  weak, 

Though  thought  be  broken,  language  lame ; 
Pray,  if  thou  canst,  or  canst  not  s^Dcak, 
But  pray  with  faith  in  Jesus'  name. 

373  GrOD  ANSWERS  PrAYER.  L.  M. 

FEIEND  of  the  friendless  and  the  faint. 
Where  shall  I  lodge  my  deep  complaint? 
Where,  but  with  Thee,  whose  open  door 
Invites  the  helpless  and  the  poor. 

2  Did  ever  mourner  plead  with  Thee, 
And  Thou  refuse  that  mourner's  plea? 
Does  not  the  word  still  fixed  remain, 
That  none  shall  seek  Thy  face  in  vain  ? 


I 


PRAYER.  405 

3  That  were  a  grief  I  could  not  bear, 
Didst  Thou  not  hear  and  answer  prayer : 
Thou,  prayer-hearing,  answering  God, 
Take  from  my  heart  this  painful  load. 

374  GrOD  Everywhere.  7s. 

THEY  who  seek  the  throne  of  grace. 
Find  that  throne  in  every  place ; 
If  we  live  a  life  of  prayer, 
God  is  present  everywhere. 

2  In  our  sickness  or  our  health. 
In  our  w^ant  or  in  our  wealth. 
If  we  look  to  God  in  prayer, 
God  is  present  everywhere. 

3  When  our  earthly  comforts  fail, 
When  our  foes  and  fears  prevail, 
'Tis  the  time  for  earnest  prayer : 
God  is  present  everyw^here. 

4  Then,  my  soul,  in  every  strait, 
To  thy  Father  come  and  wait ; 
He  will  answer  every  prayer  ; 
God  is  present  everywhere. 

375  EXCOURAGEMEXT  TO  PrAYER.  7s. 

COME,  my  soul,  thy  suit  prepare, 
Jesus  loves  to  answer  prayer; 
He  Himself  has  bid  thee  pray, 
Therefore  will  not  say  thee  nay. 

2  Thou  art  coming  to  a  King, 
Large  petitions  with  thee  bring ; 
For  His  grace  and  j^ower  are  such, 
None  can  ever  ask  too  much. 

3  With  my  burden  I  begin. 
Lord,  remove  this  load  of  sin ; 
Let  Thy  blood,  for  sinners  spilt. 
Set  my  conscience  free  from  guilt. 


406  DUTIES. 

4  Lord,  I  come  to  Thee  for  rest, 
Take  possession  of  my  breast ; 

There  Thy  blood-bought  right  maintain, 
And  without  a  rival  reign. 

5  While  I  am  a  pilgrim  here, 
Let  Thy  love  my  spirit  cheer ; 

As  my  Guide,  my  Guard,  my  Friend, 
Lead  me  to  my  journey's  end. 

6  Show  me  what  I  have  to  do. 
Every  hour  my  strength  renew  ; 
Let  me  live  a  life  of  faith. 

Let  me  die  Thy  people's  death. 

376  Lord's  Prayer.  C.  I\L 

OUR  Father,  God,  who  art  in  heaven, 
All  hallowed  be  Thy  name  ! 
Thy  kingdom  come :  Thy  will  be  done, 
In  earth  and  heaven  the  same ! 

2  Give  us,  this  day,  our  daily  bread ; 

And,  as  we  those  forgive 
Who  sin  against  us,  so  may  we 
Forgiving  grace  receive. 

3  Into  temptation  lead  us  not ; 

From  evil  set  us  free  ; 
And  Thine  the  kingdom.  Thine  the  power 
And  glory,  ever  be. 

377  Seeking  God.  C.  M. 

AUTHOR  of  good  I  to  Thee  we  turn ; 
Thine  ever-wakeful  eye 
Alone  can  all  our  wants  discern, — 
Thy  hand  alone  supply. 

2  Oh  I  let  Thy  love  within  us  dwell, 
Thy  fear  our  footsteps  guide  ; 
That  love  shall  vainer  loves  expel, — 
That  fear,  all  fears  beside. 


PRAYER.  407 

o  Not  wliat  we  wish — ^but  what  we  want, 
Let  mercy  still  supply  ; 
The  good  we  ask  not,  Father  !  grant ; 
The  ill  we  ask — deny. 

378  The  Mercy  Seat.  C.  :M. 

THERE  is  a  heavenly  mercy-seat, 
To  calm  the  sinner's  fears ; 
There  is  a  Saviour,  at  whose  feet 
The  mourner  dries  his  tears. 

2  When  friends  depart,  and  hopes  are  riven. 
And  gathering  storms  I  see, 
My  soul  is  but  the  sooner  driven, 
Eternal  Rock,  to  Thee. 

379  Call  to  Prayer.  C.  M. 

APPROACH,  my  soul,  the  mercy  seat. 
Where  Jesus  answers  prayer ; 
There  humbly  fall  before  His  feet, 
For  none  can  perish  there. 

2  Thy  promise  Ls  my  only  plea. 

With  this  I  venture  nigh ; 
Thou  callest  burdened  souls  to  Thee, 
And  such,  O  Lord,  am  I. 

3  Bowed  down  beneath  a  load  of  sin, 

By  Satan  sorely  pressed,  ^ 

By  War  without,  and  fear  within, 
I  come  to  Thee  for  rest. 

4  Be  Thou  my  shield  and  hiding-place. 

That,  sheltered  near  Thy  side, 
I  may  my  fierce  accuser  face. 

And  tell  him,  "  Thou  hast  died." 

5  O,  wondrous  love !  to  bleed  and  die, 

To  bear  the  cross  and  shame. 
That  guilty  sinners,  such  as  I, 
Might  plead  Thy  gracious  name. 


408  DUTIES. 

380  Litany.  7s. 

SAVIOUE,  when  in  dust  to  Thee 
Low  we  bow  th'  adoring  knee, — 
When,  repentant,  to  the  skies 
Scarce  we  lift  our  streaming  eyes. 
Oh,  by  all  Thy  pains  and  woe. 
Suffered  once  for  man  below. 
Bending  from  Thy  throne  on  high, 
Hear  our  supplicating  cry. 

2  By  Thy  birth  and  early  years, 
By  Thy  human  griefs  and  fears, 
By  Thy  fasting  and  distress 

In  the  lonely  wilderness, 
By  Thy  victory  in  the  hour 
Of  the  subtle  tempter's  power, — 
Jesus  look  with  pitying  eye. 
Hear  our  deep,  imploring  cry. 

3  By  Thine  hour  of  dark  despair. 
By  Thine  agony  of  prayer. 

By  the  purple  robe  of  scorn. 

By  Thy  wounds,  Thy  crown  of  thorn, 

By  Thy  cross.  Thy  pangs,  and  cries, 

By  Thy  perfect  sacrifice, — 

Jesus,  look  with  pitying  eye, 

Hear  our  sad,  beseeching  cry. 

4  By  Thy  deep  expiring  groan. 
By  the  sealed  sepulchral  stone. 
By  Thy  triumph  o'er  the  grave, 

By  Thy  power  from  death  to  save, — 
Mighty  God,  ascended  Lord, 
To  Thy  throne  in  heaven  restored, — 
Saviour,  Prince  exalted  high, 
Hear  our  solemn  litany. 


WATCHFULNESS.  409 

381  The  Hour  of  Prayer.  8s  &  4s. 

MY  Grod,  is  any  hour  so  sweet, 
From  blush  of  moru  to  evening  star, 
As  that  which  calls  me  to  Thy  feet ; 
The  hour  of  prayer? 

2  Blest  is  that  tranquil  hour  of  morn. 

And  blest  that  hour  of  solemn  eve, 
AVhen  on  the  wings  of  prayer  up-borne. 
The  world  I  leave. 

3  Then  is  my  strength  by  Thee  renewed ; 

Then  are  my  sins  by  Thee  forgiven ; 
Then  dost  Thou  cheer  my  longing  soul 
AVith  hopes  of  heaven. 

4  Xo  words  can  tell  what  sweet  relief 

There  for  my  every  want  I  find ; 
What  strength  for  warfare,  balm  for  grief, 
What  peace  of  mind. 

5  Hushed  is  each  doubt,  gone  every  fear ; 

My  sj^irit  seems  in  heaven  to  stay ; 
And  e'en  the  penitential  tear 
Is  wiped  away. 

6  Lord,  till  I  reach  that  blissful  shore, 

Xo  privilege  so  dear  shall  be, 
As  this  my  inmost  soul  to  pour 
In  prayer  to  Thee. 


WATCHFULNESS. 
382  AVatchfulxess  and  Prayer.  L.  M. 

OUR  Saviour's  words  are,  "  Watch  and  pray ;" 
Lord,  make  us  willing  to  obey, 
Able  Thy  counsel  to  fulfil ; 
From  Thee  must  come  both  power  and  will. 
u 


410  DUTIES. 

2  The  wisdom  from  above  impart, 

To  kee23  our  hand,  our  tongue,  our  heart, 
In  thought,  word,  deed — that  so  we  may 
Pray,  while  we  watch  ;  watch,  while  we  pray. 

3  Our  strength  be  His  omnipotence ; 
His  truth  our  sole  and  sure  defence ; 
His  grace  can  help  the  feeblest  saint 
To  watch  and  pray,  and  never  faint. 

4  For  He  who  hath  commanded  thus. 

Oft  watched  and  prayed  on  earth  for  us ; 
And  still,  with  interceding  love. 
Watches  and  prays  for  us  above. 

383  Watchfulness  and  Prayer.  C.  M. 

ALAS  !  what  hourly  dangers  rise, 
What  snares  beset  my  way ; 
To  heaven  I  fain  would  lift  my  eyes, 
And  hourly  watch  and  pray. 

2  How  oft  my  mournful  thoughts  complain, 

And  melt  in  flowing  tears ! 
Striving  against  my  foes  in  vain, 
I  sink  amid*  my  fears. 

3  O  gracious  God,  in  whom  I  live. 

My  feeble  efforts  aid : 
Help  me  to  watch,  and  pray,  and  strive. 
Nor  let  me  be  dismayed. 

4  Do  Thou  increase  my  faith  and  hope, 

When  fears  and  foes  prevail ; 

And  bear  my  fainting  spirit  up. 

Or  soon  my  strength  will  fail. 

5  O  keep  me  in  Thy  heavenly  way, 

And  bid  the  tempter  flee : 

And  never,  never  let  me  stray 

From  hap]3iness  and  Thee. 


WATCHFULNESS.  411 

384  Watch  and  Pray.  S.  M. 
1\TY  soul,  be  on  thy  guard, 

ili  Ten  thousand  foes  arise  ; 
And  hosts  of  sins  are  pressing  hard, 
To  draw  thee  from  the  skies. 

2  O  watch,  and  fight,  and  pray, 

The  battle  ne'er  give  o'er ; 
Renew  it  boldly  every  day. 
And  help  divine  implore. 

3  Ne'er  think  the  victory  won. 

Nor  once  at  ease  sit  down ; 
Thy  arduous  work  will  not  be  done, 
Till  thou  hast  got  the  crown. 

4  Fight  on,  my  soul,  till  death 

Shall  bring  thee  to  thy  God ; 
He  '11  take  thee,  at  thy  parting  breath, 
Up  to  His  blest  abode. 

385  A  Charge  to  Keep.  S.  M. 

ACHAEGE  to  keep  I  have, 
A  God  to  glorify ; 
A  never-dying  soul  to  save. 
And  fit  it  for  the  sky. 

2  From  youth  to  hoary  age. 

My  calling  to  fulfil : 
O  may  it  all  my  powers  engage 
To  do  my  Master's  will. 

3  Arm  me  with  jealous  care. 

As  in  Thy  sight  to  live. 
And  O,  Thy  servant,  Lord,  prepare 
A  strict  account  to  give. 

4  Help  me  to  watch  and  pray. 

And  on  Thyself  rely  ; 
Assured  if  I  my  trust  betray, 
I  shall  for  ever  die. 


412  DUTIES. 

SELF-DENIAL. 

386  Self-Denial.  C.  M. 

STRAIT  is  the  way,  the  door  is  strait, 
That  leads  to  joys  on  high ; 
'Tis  but  a  few  that  find  the  gate. 
While  crowds  mistake  and  die. 

2  Beloved  self  must  be  denied. 

The  mind  and  will  renewed. 
Passions  suppressed  and  patience  tried, 
And  vain  desires  subdued. 

3  Flesh  is  a  dangerous  foe  to  grace. 

Where  it  prevails  and  rules  ; 
Flesh  must  be  humbled,  pride  abased, 
Lest  they  destroy  our  souls. 

4  The  love  of  gold  be  banished  hence, 

That  vile  idolatry  ; 
And  every  member,  every  sense, 
In  sweet  subjection  lie. 

5  The  tongue,  that  most  unruly  power, 

Requires  a  strong  restraint ; 
We  must  be  watchful  every  hour,  . 
V  And  pray  but  never  faint. 

6  Lord,  can  a  feeble,  helpless  worm 

Fulfil  a  task  so  hard  ? 
Thy  grace  must  all  my  work  perform, 
And  give  a  free  reward. 

387  Broad  and  ISTarrow  Ways.  L.  M. 

BROAD  is  the  road  that  leads  to  death, 
And  thousands  walk  together  there  ; 
But  wisdom  shows  a  narrow  path. 
With  here  and  there  a  traveller. 

2  "Deny  thyself,  and  take  thy  cross," 
Is  the  Redeemer's  greflat  command : 


SELF-EXAMINATION.  413 

Nature  must  count  her  gold  but  dross, 
If  she  would  gain  this  heavenly  land. 

3  The  fearful  soul  that  tires  and  faints, 

And  walks  the  wavs  of  God  no  more, 
Is  but  esteemed  almost  a  saint. 

And  makes  his  own  destruction  sure. 

4  Lord,  let  not  all  my  hopes  be  vain ; 

Create  my  heart  entirely  new ; 
Which  hyj^ocrites  could  ne'er  attain, 
AVhich  false  aj^ostates  never  knew. 

388  Bearing  the  Cross.  C.  M. 

jfUST  Jesus  bear  the  cross  alone, 


And  all  the  world  go  free  ? 
No,  there 's  a  cross  for  every  one, 
And  there  's  a  cross  for  me. 

2  The  consecrated  cross  I  '11  bear, 
Till  death  shall  set  me  free 
And  then  go  home,  my  crown  to  wear, 
For  there's  a  crown  for  me. 

SELF-EXAMINATION. 

389  An  Anxious  Inquiry.  7s. 

'nniS  a  point  I  long  to  know, 

X    Oft  it  causes  anxious  thought ; 
Do  1  love  the  Lord,  or  no  ? 
Am  I  His,  or  am  I  not  ? 

2  If  I  love,  why  am  I  thus  ? 

Why  this  dull  and  lifeless  frame  ? 
Hardly,  sure,  can  they  be  worse. 
Who  have  never  heard  His  name. 

3  Could  my  heart  so  hard  remain, 

Prayer  a  task  and  burden  prove, 
Every  trifle  give  me  pain. 
If  I  knew  a  Savioifr's  love  ? 

35  * 


414  DUTIES. 

4  When  I  turn  my  eyes  within, 

All  is  dark,  and  vain,  and  wild ; 
Filled  with  unbelief  and  sin, 
Can  I  deem  myself  a  child  ? 

5  If  I  pray,  or  hear,  or  read. 

Sin  is  mixed  with  all  I  do  ; 
You  who  love  the  Lord  indeed, 
Tell  me — is  it  thus  with  you  ? 

6  Yet  I  mourn  my  stubborn  will. 

Find  my  sin  a  grief  and  thrall ; 
Should  I  grieve  for  what  I  feel. 
If  I  did  not  love  at  all  ? 

7  Could  I  joy  His  saints  to  meet. 

Choose  the  ways  I  once  abhorred, 
Find  at  times  the  promise  sweet. 
If  I  did  not  love  the  Lord  ? 

8  Lord,  decide  the  doubtful  case. 

Thou  who  art  Thy  people's  Sun: 
Shine  upon  Thy  work  of  grace. 
If  it  be  indeed  begun. 

9  Let  me  love  Thee  more  and  more. 

If  I  love  at  all,  I  pray ; 
If  I  have  not  loved  before, 
Help  me  to  begin  to-day. 

390  Self-Examination.  L.  M. 

WHAT  strange  perj^lexities  arise. 
What  anxious  fears  and  jealousies. 
What  crowds  in  doubtful  light  apjoear. 
How  few,  alas,  approved  and  clear! 

2  And  what  am  I? — ^My  soul  aw^ake. 
And  an  impartial  survey  take ; 
Does  no  dark  sign,  no  ground  of  fear. 
In  practice  or  in  heart  "appear  ? 


ACTIVITY. 


415 


3  What  image  does  my  spirit  bear  ? 
Is  Jesus  formed,  and  living  there  ? 
Say,  do  His  lineaments  divine 

In  thought,  and  word,  and  action  shine  ? 

4  Searcher  of  hearts,  O !  search  me  still ; 
The  secrets  of  my  soul  reveal ; 

My  fears  remove ;  let  me  appear 

To  God  and  my  own  conscience  clear. 

5  May  I,  consistent  with  Thy  word. 
Approach  Thy  table,  O  my  Lord  ? 
May  I  among  Thy  saints  appear  ? 
Shall  I  a  welcome  guest  be  there  ? 

6  Have  I  the  wedding  garment  on  ? 
Or  do  I  naked,  stand  alone  ? 

O !  quicken,  clothe  and  feed  my  soul ; 
Forgive  my  sins,  and  make  me  whole. 

ACTIVITY. 
391  Christian  Consistency.  Jj.  M. 

SO  let  our  lips  and  lives  express 
The  holy  gospel  we  profess ; 
So  let  our  works  and  virtues  shine, 
To  prove  the  doctrine  all  divine. 

2  Thus  shall  we  best  proclaim  abroad 
The  honours  of  our  Saviour  God, 
When  His  salvation  reigns  within. 
And  grace  subdues  the  power  of  sin. 

3  Our  flesh  and  sense  must  be  denied. 
Passion  and  envy,  lust  and  pride; 
While  justice,  temperance,  truth,  and  love, 
Our  inward  piety  approve. 

4  Religion^bears  our  spirits  up,  ^ 
W^hile  we  expect  that  blessed  hope. 

The  bright  appearance  of  the  Lord, 
And  faith  stands  leanhig  on  His  word. 


416  DUTIES. 

392  Access  to  God.  C.  M. 

WE  find  access  at  every  hour 
To  God  within  the  veil ; 
Hence  we  derive  a  quickening  power, 
And  joys  that  never  faiL 

2  O  haj)py  souls,  O  glorious  state 

Of  overflowing  grace ; 
To  dwell  so  near  our  Father's  seat, 
And  see  His  lovely  face. 

3  Lordj  I  address  Thy  heavenly  throne ; 

Call  me  a  child  of  Thine; 
Send  down  the  Spirit  of  Thy  Son, 
To  form  my  heart  divine. 

4  There  shed  Thy  choicest  love  abroad, 

And  make  my  comforts  strong : 
.  Then  shall  I  say,  "  My  Father,  God," 
With  an  unwavering  tongue. 

393  Slothfulness  Lamented.  C.  M. 

MY  drowsy  powers,  why  sleep  ye  so  ? 
Awake,  my  sluggish  soul ; 
Nothing  has  half  Thy  work  to  do. 
Yet  nothing 's  half  so  dull. 

2  The  little  ants,  for  one  poor  grain, 
Labour,  and  toil,  and  strive ; 
Yet  we,  who  have  a  heaven  to  obtain, 
How  negligent  we  live  ! 

8  We,  for  whose  sake  all  nature  stands, 
And  stars  their  courses  move ; 
We,  for  whose  guard  the  angel  bands 
Come  flying  from  above. 

4  We,  for  whom  God  the  Son  came  down, 
And  laboured  for  our  good. 
How  careless  to  secure  that  crown 
He  purchased  with  His  blood ! 


ACTIVITY.  417 

5  Lord,  sliall  we  lie  so  sluggish  still, 

And  never  act  our  parts  ? 
Come,  Holy  Spirit,  come  and  fill. 
And  wake,  and  warm  our  hearts. 

6  Then  shall  our  active  spirits  move, 

Upward  our  souls  shall  rise  ; 
With  hands  of  faith  and  wings  of  love. 
We  '11  fly  and  take  the  prize. 

394  Christian  Warfare.  L.  ^L 

STAND  up,  my  soul,  shake  off  thy  fears. 
And  gird  the  gospel  armour  on ; 
March  to  the  gates  of  endless  joy. 

Where  Jesus,  thy  great  Captain  's  gone. 

2  Hell  and  thy  sins  resist  thy  course, 

But  hell  and  sin  are  vanquished  foes ; 
Thy  Jesus  nailed  them  to  the  cross, 
And  sung  the  triumph  when  He  rose. 

3  What  though  the  prince  of  darkness  rage, 

And  waste  the  fury  of  his  spite ; 
Eternal  chains  confine  him  down, 
To  fiery  deeps  and  endless  night. 

4  What  though  thy  inward  lusts  rebel ; 

'Tis  but  a  struggling  gasp  for  life : 
The  weapons  of  victorious  grace 

Shall  slay  thy  sins  and  end  thy  strife. 

5  Then  let  my  soul  march  boldly  on, 

Press  forward  to  the  heavenly  gate ; 
There  j^eace  and  joy  eternal  reign, 

And  glittering  robes  for  conquerors  wait. 

6  There  shall  I  wear  a  starry  crown. 

And  triumph  in  almighty  grace ; 
While  all  the  armies  of  the  skies 
Join  in  my  glorious  Leader's  praise. 


418  DUTIES. 

395  "  Sow  Beside  all  Waters."  S.  M. 

SOAY  in  the  morn  thy  seed, 
At  eve  hold  not  thy  hand ; 
To  doubt  and  fear  give  thou  no  heed, 
Broad-cast  it  o'er  the  land. 

2  The  good,  the  fruitful  ground. 

Expect  not  here  nor  there ; 
O'er  hill  and  dale,  by  plots,  'tis  found ; 
Go  forth,  then,  everywhere. 

3  Thou  knowest  not  which  may  thrive, 

The  late  or  early  sown ; 
Grace  keeps  the  precious  germs  alive, 
When  and  wherever  strown. 

4  Thou  canst  not  toil  in  vain  : 

Cold,  heat,  and  moist,  and  dry. 
Shall  foster  and  mature  the  grain, 
For  garners  in  the  sky. 

5  Thence,  Avhen  the  glorious,  end. 

The  day  of  God,  is  come. 
The  angel  reapers  shall  descend, 
And  heaven  sing  "  Harvest-home." 

396  The  Christian  Soldier.  C.  M, 

AM  I  a  soldier  of  the  cross, 
A  follower  of  the  Lamb, 
And  shall  I  fear  to  own  His  cause, 
Or  blush  to  speak  His  name  ? 

2  Must  I  be  carried  to  the  skies. 
On  flowery  beds  of  ease ; 
While  others  fought  to  win  the  prize. 
And  sailed  through  bloody  seas  ? 

8  Are  there  no  foes  for  me  to  face  ? 
Must  I  not  stem  the  -flood  ? 
Is  this  dark  world  a  friend  to  grace. 
To  help  me  on  to  God  ? 


CONFLICTS.  419 

4  Sure  I  must  fight,  if  I  would  reign  ; 

Increase  my  courage,  Lord ; 
I  '11  bear  the  toil,  endure  the  pain. 
Supported  by  Thy  word. 

5  Thy  saints  in  all  this  glorious  war, 

Shall  conquer  though  they  die ; 
They  see  the  triumph  from  afar. 

With  faith's  discerning  eye. 
n  When  that  illustrious  day  shall  rise, 

And  all  Thine  armies  shine, 
In  robes  of  victory  through  the  skies, 

The  glory  shall  be  Thine. 

397  Christian  Activity.  C.  M. 

AWAKE,  my  soul,  stretch  every  nerve, 
And  press  with  vigour  on, 
A  heavenly  race  demands  thy  zeal. 
And  an  immortal  crown. 

2  A  cloud  of  witnesses  around 

Hold  thee  in  full  survey ; 
Forget  the  steps  already  trod. 
And  onward  urge  thy  way. 

3  'Tis  God's  all-animating  voice 

That  calls  thee  from  on  high ; 
'Tis  His  own  hand  presents  the  prize 
To  thine  uplifted  eye. 

4  Then  wake,  my  soul,  stretch  every  nerve, 

And  j)ress  with  vigour  on, 
A  heavenly  race  demands  thy  zeal. 
And  an  immortal  crown. 

CONFLICTS. 

398  Ixdwp:lling  Six  Lamented.  C.  M. 
^ITITH  tears  of  anguish  I  lament, 

V V    Here  at  Thy  feet,  my  God, 
My  passion,  pride,  ancl  discontent, 
And  vile  ingratitude. 


420       •  DUTIES. 

2  Sure  there  was  ne'er  a  heart  so  base, 
So  false  as  mine  lias  been; 
So  faithless  to  its  promises, 
So  prone  to  every  sin. 

8  How  long,  dear  Saviour,  shall  I  feel 
These  struggles  in  my  breast  ? 
When  wilt  Thou  bow  my  stubborn  will 
And  give  my  conscience  rest  ? 

4  Break,  sovereign  grace,  O  break  the  charm, 
And  set  the  caj^tive  free : 
Reveal,  almighty  God,  Thine  arm, 
And  haste  to  rescue  me. 

399  Repentance  for  Backsliding.  C.  M. 

OTHOU,  whose  tender  mercy  hears 
Contrition's  humble  sigh ; 
Whose  hand  indulgent  wipes  the  tears 
From  sorrow's  weeping  eye. 

2  See,  low  before  Thy  throne  of  grace, 

A  wretched  wanderer  mourn ; 
Hast  Thou  not  bid  me  seek  Thy  face  ? 
Hast  Thou  not  said — return  ? 

3  And  shall  my  guilty  fears  prevail 

To  drive  me  from  Thy  feet? 
O !  let  not  this  dear  refuge  fail, 
This  only  safe  retreat. 

4  Absent  from  Thee,  my  Guide,  my  Light, 

Without  one  cheering  ray  ; 
Through  dangers,  fears,  and  gloomy  night, 
How  desolate  my  way  ! 

5  0!  shine  on  this  benighted  heart, 

With  beams  of  mercy  shine  ! 
And  let  Thy  healing  voice  impart 
A  taste  of  joys  divine. 


J 


CONFLICTS. 


421 


I 


400  Prayer  answered  by  Crosses.         L.  M. 

I  ASKED  the  Lord,  that  I  might  grow 
In  faith,  and  love,  and  every  grace ; 
Might  more  of  His  salvation  know. 
And  seek  more  earnestly  His  face. 

2  'Twas  He  who  taught  me  thus  to  pray 

And  He,  I  trust,  has  answered  prayer ; 
But  it  has  been  in  such  a  way, 
As  almost  drove  me  to  despair. 

3  I  hoped  that  in  some  favoured  hour. 

At  once  He'd  answer  my  request; 

And,  by  His  love's  constraining  power. 

Subdue  my  sins  and  give  me  rest. 

4  Instead  of  this  He  made  me  feel 

The  hidden  evils  of  my  heart, 
And  let  the  angry  powers  of  hell 
Assault  my  soul  in  every  part. 

5  Yea,  more ;  with  His  own  hand  He  seemed 

Intent  to  aggravate  my  woe ; 
Crossed  all  the  fair  designs  I  schemed, 
Blasted  my  gourds,  and  laid  me  low. 

6  "Lord,  why  is  this?"  I  trembling  cried, 

"Wilt Thou  j)ursue  Thy  worm  to  death !" 
"  'Tis  in  this  way,"  the  Lord  replied, 
"I  answer  prayer  for  grace  and  faith. 

7  "These  inward  trials  I  employ 

From  self  and  pride  to  set  thee  free, 
And  break  thy  schemes  of  earthly  joy. 
That  thou  may'st  seek  thy  all  in  me." 

401  Homeward  Bound.  10s  &  8s. 

OUT  on  an  ocean  all  boundless  we  ride, 
We're  homeward  bound,  homeward  bound; 
Tossed  on  the  waves  of  a  rough,  restless  tide. 
We  're  homeward  bound,  homeward  bound. 

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422  DUTIES. 

Far  from  the  safe  quiet  harbour  we  've  rode, 
Seeking  our  Father's  celestial  abode, 
Promise  of  which  on  us  each  He  bestowed ; 
We  're  homeward  bound,  homeward  bound. 

2  Wildly  the  storm  sweeps  us  on  as  it  roars, 

We  're  homeward  bound,  homeward  bound  ; 
Look,  yonder  lie  the  bright  heavenly  shores. 

We  're  homeward  bound,  homeward  bound, 
Steady,  O  pilot,  stand  firm  at  the  wheel ; 
Steady,  we  soon  shall  outweather  the  gale ; 
Ohi  how  we  fly  'neath  the  loud  creaking  sail; 

We  're  homeward  bound,  homeward  bound. 

3  Into  the  harbour  of  heaven  we  glide, 

We  're  home  at  last,  home  at  last, 
Softly  we  drift  on  its  bright  silver  tide, 

We  're  home  at  last,  home  at  last : 
Glory  to  God !  all  our  dangers  are  o'er ; 
We  stand  secure  on  the  glorified  shore : 
Glory  to  God !  we  will  shout  evermore ; 

We're  home  at  last,  home  at  last. 

402  "Strive  to  Enter.''  C.  M. 

OH !  speed  thee.  Christian,  on  thy  way. 
And  to  thy  armour  cling  ; 
With  girded  loins  the  call  obey 
That  grace  and  mercy  bring. 

2  There  is  a  battle  to  be  fought. 

An  upward  race  to  run, 
A  crown  of  glory  to  be  sought, 
A  victory  to  be  won. 

3  Oh !  faint  not,  Christian,  for  thy  sighs 

Are  heard  before  His  throne ; 
The  race  must  come  before  the  prize, 
The  cross  before  the  crown. 


I 


CONFLICTS.  423 

403  Longing  for  Heaven.  S.  M. 

^TY  thirsty  spirit  faints 
i     To  reach  the  hind  I  love, 
The  bright  inheritance  of  saints, 
Jerusalem  above. 

2  Yet  clouds  will  intervene, 

And  all  my  prospect  flies; 
Like  Noah's  dove,  I  flit  between 
Rough  seas  and  stormy  skies. 

3  Anon  the  clouds  depart, 

The  winds  and  waters  cease, 
While  sweetly  o'er  my  gladdened  heart 
Expands  the  bow  of  peace. 

404  Looking  to  God  in  Trouble.  C.  M. 

DEAR  Refuge  of  my  weary  soul. 
On  Thee,  when  sorrows  rise, 
On  Thee,  when  waves  of  trouble  roll. 
My  fainting  hope  relies. 

2  To  Thee  I  tell  each  rising  grief, 

For  Thou  alone  canst  heal ; 
Thy  word  can  bring  a  sweet  relief. 
For  every  pain  I  feel. 

3  But  O!  when  gloomy  doubts  prevail, 

I  fear  to  call  Thee  mine ; 
The  springs  of  comfort  seem  to  fail. 
And  all  my  hopes  decline. 

4  Yet,  gracious  God,  where  shall  I  flee  ? 

Thou  art  my  only  trust ; 
And  still  my  soul  would  cleave  to  Thee, 
Though  prostrate  in  the  dust. 

5  Hast  Thou  not  bid  me  seek  Thy  face  ? 

And  shall  I  seek  in  vain  ? 
And  can  the  ear  of  sovereign  grace 
Be  deaf  when  I  complain  ? 


424  DUTIES. 

6  No,  still  the  ear  of  sovereign  grac 

Attends  the  mourner's  prayer : 
O !  may  I  ever  find  access, 

To  breathe  my  sorrows  there.     ' 

7  Thy  mercy-seat  is  open  still, 

Here  let  my  soul  retreat : 
With  humble  hope  attend  Thy  Avill, 
And  wait  beneath  Thy  feet. 

405  Inconstancy  Lamented.  C.  M. 

ETERNAL  Source  of  light  and  grace, 
We  hail  Thy  sacred  name ; 
Through  every  year's  revolving  round, 

Thy  goodness  is  the  same. 

2  On  us,  all  worthless  as  we  are, 

It  w^ondrous  mercy  pours; 
Sure  as  the  heavens'  established  course, 
And  plenteous  as  the  showers. 

3  Inconstant  service  we  repay. 

And  treacherous  vows  renew. 
False  as  the  morning's  fleeting  cloud, 
And  transient  as  the  dew. 

4  In  flowing  tears  our  guilt  we  mourn. 

And  loud  implore  Thy  grace. 
To  bear  our  feeble  footsteps  on, 
In  all  Thy  righteous  ways. 

5  Armed  with  this  energy  divine, 

Our  souls  shall  steadfast  move ; 
And  with  increasing  transports  press 
On  to  Thy  courts  above. 

6  So  by  Thy  power  the  morning  sun 

Pursues  his  radiant  way  ; 
Brightens  each  moment  in  his  race, 
And  shines  to  perfect  day. 


CONFLICTS.  425 

40()         Spiritual  Declension  LAMENTEi>.       C.  ^I. 
n  WEET  was  the  time,  when  first  I  felt 

0  The  Saviour's  pardoning  blood, 
Applied  to  cleanse  my  soul  from  guilt, 

And  bring  me  home  to  God. 

2  Soon  as  the  morn  the  light  revealed, 
His  praises  tuned  my  tongue ; 
And  when  the  evening  shades  prevailed, 
His  love  was  all  my  song. 

'^  In  prayer  my  soul  drew  near  the  Lord, 
And  saw  His  glory  shine ; 
And  when  I  read  His  holy  word, 
I  called  each  promise  mine. 

4  But  now,  when  evening  shade  prevails. 
My  soul  in  darkness  mourns : 
And  when  the  morn  the  light  reveals. 
No  light  to  me  returns. 

o  Rise,  Lord,  and  help  me  to  prevail, 
O  !  make  my  soul  Thy  care  ; 

1  know  Thy  mercy  cannot  fail, 
Let  me  that  mercy  share. 

407  Trials  of  the  Christian.  L.  M. 

THUS  far  my  God  has  led  me  on, 
And  made  His  truth  and  mercy  known ; 
My  hopes  and  fears  alternate  rise, 
And  comforts  mingle  with  my  sighs. 

2  Through  this  wide  wilderness  I  roam, 
Far  distant  from  my  blissful  home ; 
Lord,  let  Thy  presence  be  my  stay, 
And  guard  me  in  this  dangerous  way. 

3  Tem2:)tations  everywhere  annoy. 

And  sins  and  snares  my  peace  destroy ; 
My  earthly  joys  are  from  me  torn. 
And  oft  an  absent  God  I  mourn. 

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426  DUTIES. 

4  My  soul  with  various  tempests  tossed, 
Her  hopes  o'erturned,  her  projects  crossed, 
Sees  every  day  new  straits  attend, 

And  wonders  where  the  scene  will  end. 

5  Is  this,  dear  Lord,  that  thorny  road. 
Which  leads  us  to  the  mount  of  God  ? 
Are  these  the  toils  Thy  people  know, 
While  in  this  wilderness  below  ? 

6  'Tis  even  so ;  Thy  faithful  love 
Does  all  Thy  children's  graces  j)rove; 
'Tis  thus  our  pride  and  self  must  fall, 
That  Jesus  may  he  all  in  all. 

408  Light  in  Daekness.  C.  M. 

OTHOU  who  driest  the  mourner's  tear, 
How  dark  this  world  would  be. 
If,  pierced  by  sins  and  sorrows  here. 
We  could  not  fly  to  Thee ! 

2  The  friends,  who  in  our  sunshine  live. 

When  winter  comes,  are  flown ; 
And  he  who  has  but  tears  to  give. 
Must  weej)  those  tears  alone. 

3  But  Thou  wilt  heal  that  broken  heart. 

Which,  like  the  plants  that  throw 
Their  fragrance  from  the  wounded  part. 
Breathes  sweetness  out  of  woe. 

4  When  joy  no  longer  soothes  or  cheers. 

And  e'en  the  hope  that  threw 

A  moment's  sparkle  o'er  our  tears. 

Is  dimmed  and  vanished  too ; 

5  O  who  could  bear  life's  stormy  doom. 

Did  not  Thy  wing  of  love 
Come  brightly  wafting  through  the  gloom 
Our  peace-branch  from  above  ? 


CONFLICTS.  427 

6  Then  sorrow,  touched  by  Thee,  grows  bright 
With  more  than  rapture's  ray ; 
As  darkness  shows  us  workls  of  light, 
We  never  saw  by  day. 

409  Light  Shining  in  Darkness.        8s  &  7s. 
q AVIOUR,  hast  Thou  fled  for  ever, 

O  From  my  tempest-riven  breast? 
Will  Thy  gracious  Spirit  never 

Come  and  cheer  and  make  me  blest  ? 
Long,  dear  Lord,  in  silent  sorrow, 

I  have  sighed  to  taste  Thy  love ; 
Hoping,  on  some  sweet  to-morrow. 

Thou  wouldst  alLmy  guilt  remove. 

2  Peace,  my  soul,  the  Saviour  hears  thee, 

He  will  chase  thy  fears  away ; 
'Tis  His  gracious  presence  cheers  thee, 

Turning  darkness  into  day. 
Precious  Saviour,  have  I  found  Thee? 

AVilt  Thou  then  my  portion  be  ? 
Spread  Thy  sheltering  arm  around  me, 

Let  me  lean  alone  on  Thee. 

3  Through  this  world,  so  dark  and  dreary, 

Be  my  constant  friend  and  guide ; 
Hungry,  thirsty,  faint  and  weary. 

Keep  me  ever  near  Thy  side. 
Blessed  be  His  name  for  ever. 

For  His  pardoning  grace  to  me ; 
Sinners,  doubt  His  promise  never, 

Jesus'  love  is  full  and  free. 

410  Mourning  over  Spiritual  Declension.  C.  M. 

WHY  is  my  heart  so  far  from  Thee, 
My  God,  my  chief  delight? 
Why  are  my  thoughts  no  more  by  day 
With  Thee — no  more  by  night  ? 


428  DUTIES. 

2  Why  should  my  foolish  passions  rove  ? 

Where  can  such  sweetness  be, 
As  I  have  tasted  in  Thy  love, 
, As  I  have  found  in  Thee  ? 

3  When  my  forgetful  soul  renews 

The  savour  of  Thy  grace, 
My  heart  presumes  I  cannot  lose 
The  relish  all  my  days. 

4  But  ere  one  fleeting  hour  is  past, 

The  flattering  world  employs 
Some  sensual  bait  to  seize  my  taste, 
And  to  pollute  my  joys. 

5  Wretch  that  I  am,  to  w^ander  thus 

In  chase  of  false  delight! 
Let  me  be  fastened  to  Thy  cross, 
Rather  than  lose  Thy  sight. 

411  Hope  FOR  THE  SUFFEKING.  L.  M. 

OH,  deem  not  they  are  blest  alone, 
Whose  lives  a  peaceful  tenor  keep ; 
For  God,  who  pities  man,  has  shown 
A  blessing  for  the  eyes  that  weep. 

2  The  light  of  smiles  shall  fill  again 

The  lids  that  overflow  with  tears ; 
And  weary  hours  of  woe  and  pain 
Are  promises  of  happier  years. 

3  There  is  a  day  of  sunny  rest 

For  every  dark  and  troubled  night ; 

And  grief  may  bide  an  evening  guest. 

But  joy  shall  come  with  early  light. 

4  Nor  let  the  good  man's  trust  depart. 

Though  life  its  common  gifts  deny ; 

Though  with  a  pierced  and  broken  heart, 

And  spurned  of  men,  he  goes  to  die. 


CONFLICTS.  429 

5  For  God  has  marked  each  sorrowing  day, 
And  numbered  every  secret  tear, 
And  lieaven's  long  age  of  bliss  shall  pay 
For  all  His  children  suffer  here. 

412  CuEErw  UP  THE  Fainting.  7s  &  Gc* 

0  FAINT  and  feeble-hearted. 
Why  thus  cast  down  with  fear  ? 
Fresh  aid  shall  be  imparted ; 
Thy  God  unseen  is  near. 

2  His  eye  can  never  slumber. 

He  marks  thy  cruel  foes  ; 
Observes  their  strength,  their  number ; 
And  all  thy  weakness  knows. 

3  Though  heavy  clouds  of  sorrow 

Make  dark  thy  path  to-day. 
There  may  shine  forth  to-morrow 
Once  more  a  cheering  ray. 

4  Though  doubts  and  griefs  assailing 

Conceal  heaven's  fair  abode  ; 
Yet  now  faith's  power  prevailing 
Should  stay  thy  mind  on  God. 

413  Looking  to  Jesus.  7s, 

WHEN,  along  life's  thorny  road, 
.  Faints  the  soul  beneath  the  load, 
By  its  cares  and  sins  oppressed. 
Finds  on  earth  no  peace  or  rest : 
AVhen  the  wily  tempter  's  near. 
Filling  us  with  doubts  and  fear, 
Jesus,  to  Thy  feet  we  flee  ; 
Jesus,  we  will  look  to  Thee. 

2  Thou,  our  Saviour,  from  the  throne 
Listening  to  Thy  people's  moan : 
Thou,  the  living  Head,  dost  share 
Every  pang  Thy  members  bear ; 


430  DUTIES. 

Full  of  tenderness  Thou  art, 
Thou  wilt  heal  the  broken  heart ; 
Full  of  power,  Thine  arms  shall  quell 
All  the  rage  and  might  of  hell. 

3  Mighty  to  redeem  and  save. 
Thou  hast  overcome  the  grave : 
Thou  the  bars  of  death  hast  riven, 
Opened  wide  the  gate  of  heaven  : 
Soon  in  glory  Thou  shalt  come. 
Taking  Thy  poor  pilgrims  home : 
Jesus,  then  we  all  shall  be 
Ever,  ever.  Lord,  with  Thee ! 

414  Peace  in  Believing. 

PEACE,  troubled  soul,  whose  plaintive  moan 
Hath  taught  each  scene  the  note  of  wo ; 
Cease  thy  complaint,  suppress  thy  groan, 

And  let  thy  tears  forget  to  flow : 
Behold  the  precious  balm  is  found. 
To  lull  thy  pain,  and  heal  thy  wound. 

2  Come,  freely  come,  by  sin  opprest. 

On  Jesus  cast  thy  weighty  load ; 
In  Him  thy  refuge  find,  thy  rest. 

Safe  in  the  mercy  of  thy  God : 
Thy  God  's  thy  Saviour,  glorious  word ! 
O  hear,  believe,  and  bless  the  Lord. 

415  Brevity  of  the  Conflict.  S.  M. 

A  FEW  more  years  shall  roll, 
A  few  more  seasons  come, 
And  we  shall  be  with  those  that  rest. 
Asleep  within  the  tomb. 

2  A  few  more  struggles  here, 
A  few  more  partings  o'er, 
A  few  more  toils,  a  few  more  tears, 
And  we  shall  weep  no  more. 


CONFLICTS.  431 

3  A  few  more  storms  shall  beat 

On  this  wild,  rocky  shore, 
And  we  shall  be  where  tempests  cease, 
And  surges  swell  no  more. 

4  A  few  more  Sabbaths  here 

Shall  cheer  us  on  our  way. 
And  we  shall  reach  the  endless  rest, 
Th'  eternal  Sabbath  day. 

o  'Tis  but  a  little  while 

And  He  shall  come  again, 
Who  died  that  we  might  live,  who  lives 
That  we  with  Him  may  reign. 

6  Then,  O  my  Lord,  prepare 
]\[y  soul  for  that  glad  day  ; 
Oh,  wash  me  in  Thy  precious  blood. 
And  take  my  sins  away. 

416  Soldiers  of  Christ.  S.  M. 

SOLDIEES  of  Christ,  arise, 
And  put  your  armour  on. 
Strong  in  the  strength  which  God  supplies    . 
Through  His  eternal  Son. 

2  Strong  in  the  Lord  of  Hosts, 

And  in  His  mighty  power. 
Who  in  the  strength  of  Jesus  trusts, 
Is  more  than  conqueror. 

3  Stand  then  in  His  great  might. 

With  all  His  strength  endued ; 
But  take  to  arm  you  for  the  fight, 
The  panoply  of  God  ; 

4  That  having  all  things  done. 

And  all  your  conflicts  past. 
Ye  may  o'ercome  through  Christ  alone, 
And  stand  entire  at  last. 


432  DUTIES. 

5  From  strength  to  strength  go  on, 

Wrestle,  and  fight,  and  pray, 
Tread  all  the  powers  of  darkness  down, 
And  win  the  well-fought  day.    - 

6  Still  let  the  Spirit  cry 

In  all  His  soldiers,  "  Come," 
Till  Christ  the  Lord  descend  from  high. 
And* take  the  conquerors  home. 

417  Remember  Me.  C.  M. 

OTHOU,  from  vv^hom  all  goodness  flows, 
I  lift  my  heart  to  Thee ; 
In  all  my  trials,  conflicts,  woes. 
Dear  Lord,  remember  me. 

2  When  groaning,  on  my  burdened  heart 

My  sins  lie  heavily  ; 
My  pardon  speak,  new  peace  impart, 
In  love,  remember  me. 

3  If  on  my  face,  for  Thy  dear  name. 

Shame  and  reproaches  be ; 
I  '11  haiL  reproach,  and  welcome  shame 
If  Thou  remember  me. 

4  The  hour  is  near^ — consigned  to  death, 

I  own  the  just  decree ; 
Saviour,  with  my  last  parting  breath, 
I  '11  cry— Remember  me. 

418  Voice  of  Jesus.  C.  M. 

WHEN  waves  of  sorrow  round  me  swell. 
My  soul  is  not  dismayed ; 
I  hear  a  voice  I  know  full  well^ — 
/"Tis  I— be  not  afraid." 

2  When  black  the  threatening  clouds  appear, 
And  storms  my  path  invade, 
That  voice  shall  calm  each  rising  fear — 
^^  'Tis  I— be  not  afraid." 


PERSEVERANCE.  433 

3  There  is  a  gulf  that  must  be  crossed — 

Saviour,  be  near  to  aid ! 
Whisper,  when  my  frail  bark  is  tossed, 
"  'Tis  I— be  not  afraid." 

4  There  is  a  dark  and  fearful  vale. 

Death  hides  Avithin  its  shade  ; 

0  say,  when  flesh  and  heart  shall  fail, 
"  'Tis  I— be  not  afraid." 

419  The  Christian  Pilgrim.  10s,  lis. 

I'M  a  pilgrim,  and  I  'm  a  stranger  ; 
I  can  tarry,  I  can  tarry  but  a  night. 
Do  not  detain  me,  for  I  am  going 
To  where  the  fountains  are  ever  flowing. — 
I  'm  a  pilgrim,  and  I  'm  a  stranger, 
I  can  tarry,  I  can  tarry  but  a  night. 

2  There  the  sunbeams  are  ever  shining, 

I  am  longing,  I  am  longing  for  the  sight. 
AYithin  a  country,  unknown  and  dreary, 

1  have  been  wandering  forlorn  and  weary. 

I  'm  a  pilgrim,  etc. 

3  Of  that  country,  to  which  I  'm  going, 

My  Redeemer,  my  Redeemer  is  the  light : 
There  are  no  sorrows,  nor  any  sighing, 
Nor  any  sin  there,  nor  any  dying. 
I  'm  a  pilgrim,  etc. 

PERSEVERANCE. 

420  Perseverance.  7s. 
pHILDREN  of  the  heavenly  King. 

\J  As  ye  journey,  sweetly  sing : 
Sing  your  Saviour's  worthy  praise, 
Glorious  in  His  works  and  ways. 

2  Ye  are  travelling  home  to  God, 
In  the  way  the  fathers  trod ; 

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434  DUTIES. 

They  are  happy  now,  and  ye 
Soon  their  haj^piness  shall  see. 

3  O  ye  mourning  souls  be  glad ; 
'  Christ  our  Advocate  is  made ; 

Us  to  save,  our -flesh  assumes, 
Brother  to  our  soul  becomes. 

4  Shout,  ye  little  flock,  and  blest, 
Soon  you  '11  enter  into  rest ; 
There  your  seat  is  now  prepared, 
There  your  kingdom  and  reward. 

5  Fear  not,  brethren,  joyful  stand 
On  the  borders  of  your  land  ; 
Jesus  Christ,  our  Father's  Son, 
Bids  us  undismayed  go  on. 

6  Lord,  submissive  make  us  go, 
Gladly  leaving  all  below. 
Only  Thou  our  Leader  be. 
And  we  still  will  follow  Thee. 

421       '  Faint  yet  Pursuing.  lis. 

1  THOUGH  faint  yet  pursuing,  we  go  on  our 
way,— 
The  Lord  is  our  Leader,  His  word  is  our  stay ; 
Though  sufl^'ring,  and  sorrow,  and  trial  be  near. 
The  Lord  is  our  Refuge,  and  whom  can  we  fear? 

2  And  to  His  green  pastures  our  footsteps  He  leads. 
His  flock  in  the  desert  how  kindly  He  feeds ; 
The  lambs  in  His  bosom  He  tenderly  bears. 
And  brings  back  the  wand'rers  all  safe  from  the 
snares. 

3.  Though  clouds  may  surround  us,  our  God  is  our 
light; 
Though  storms  rage  around  us,  our  God  is  our 
might ; 


PRAISE.  435 

So  faint,  yet  pursuing,  still  onward  we  come ; 
Tlie  Lord  is  our  Leader,  and  heaven  our  home. 

PRAISE. 

422  Praise  for  Salvation.  C.  M. 
OALYATION  !  O  the  joyful  sound  ; 

O  'Tis  j^leasure  to  our  ears ; 
A  sovereign  balm  for  every  wound,     • 
A  cordial  for  our  fears. 

2  Buried  in  sorrow  and  in  sin. 

At  hell's  dark  door  we  lay ; 
But  we  arise  by  grace  divine. 
To  see  a  heavenly  day. 

3  Salvation  !  let  the  echo  fly 

The  spacious  earth  around ; 

While  all  the  armies  of  the  sky 

Conspire  to  raise  the  sound. 

423  Praise  for  Mercies.  C.  M. 
WHEN  all  Thy  mercies,  O  my  God, 

Vt     My  rising  soul  surveys. 
Transported  with  the  view^,  I  'm  lost 
In  wonder,  love  and  praise. 

2  Unnumbered  comforts  to  my  soul 

Thy  tender  care  bestowed. 
Before  my  infant  heart  conceived. 
From  whom  those  comforts  flowed. 

3  When  in  the  slippery  paths  of  youth. 

With  heedless  steps  I  ran ; 
Thine  arm,  unseen,  conveyed  me  safe. 
And  led  me  up  to  man. 

4  When  worn  by  sickness,  oft  hast  Thou 

With  liealth  renewed  my  face; 
And  when  in  sin  and  sorrow  sunk, 
Revived  my  soul  with  grace. 


436  DUTIES. 

5  Ten  thousand  thousand  precious  gifts 

My  daily  thanks  employ ; 
Nor  is  the  least  a  cheerful  heart, 
That  tastes  those  gifts  with  joy. 

6  Through  every  period  of  my  life 

Thy  goodness  I  '11  pursue  ; 
And  after  death,  in  distant  worlds. 
The  glorious  theme  renew. 

7  Through  all  eternity  to  Thee, 

A  joyful  song  I  '11  raise  : 

But  O  !  eternity  's  too  short. 

To  utter  all  Thy  praise. 

424       Gratitude  foe  Providential  Care.     C.  M. 
A  LMIGHTY  Father,  gracious  Lord, 
XX  Kind  Guardian  of  my  days. 
Thy  mercies  let  my  heart  record. 
In  songs  of  grateful  praise. 

2  In  life's  first  dawn  my  tender  frame 

Was  Thy  indulgent  care  ; 
Long  ere  I  could  pronounce  Thy  name. 
Or  breathe  the  infant  prayer. 

3  Around  my  path  what  dangers  rose ! 

What  snares  spread  all  my  road ! 
No  power  could  guard  me  from  my  foes. 
But  my  Preserver,  God. 

4  How  many  blessings  round  me  shone. 

Where'er  I  turned  mine  eye ! 
How  many  passed  almost  unknown. 
Or  unregarded,  by ! 

5  Each  rolling  year  new  favours  brought 

From  Thy  exhaustless  store  ; 
But  ah!  in  vain  my  labouring  thought 
Would  count  Thy  mercies  o'er. 


PRAISE.  437 

6  While  sweet  reflection  through  my  days, 

Thy  bounteous  hand  woukl  trace ; 
Still  dearer  blessings  claim  my  praise, 
The  blessings  of  Thy  grace. 

7  Yes,  I  adore  Thee,  gracious  Lord, 

For  favours  more  divine ; 
That  I  have  known  Thy  sacred  word. 
Where  all  Thy  glories  shine. 

8  Lord,  when  this  mortal  frame  decays, 

x^nd  every  weakness  dies, 
Complete  the  wonders  of  Thy  grace, 
And  raise  me  to  the  skies. 

425  Praise  to  God.  L.  M. 

THEE  we  adore,  eternal  Lord ! 
We  praise  Thy  name  with  one  accord; 
Thy  saints,  who  here  Thy  goodness  see. 
Through  all  the  world  do  worship  Thee. 

2  To  Thee  aloud  all  angels  cry, 

The  heavens  and  all  the  powers  on  high : 
Thee,  holy,  holy,  holy  King, 
Lord  God  of  hosts,  they  ever  sing. 

3  Th'  apostles  join  the  glorious  throng ; 
The  prophets  swell  th'  immortal  song ; 
The  martyrs'  noble  army  raise 
Eternal  anthems  to  Thy  praise. 

4  From  day  to  day,  O  Lord,  do  we 
Higldy  exalt  and  honour  Thee ! 
Thy  name  we  worship  and  adore. 
World  without  end,  for  evermore ! 

5  Vouchsafe,  O  Lord,  we  humbly  pray, 
To  keep  us  safe  from  sin  this  day : 
Have  mercy.  Lord !  we  trust  in  Thee  ; 
Oh,  let  us  ne'er  confounded  be ! 

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438  DUTIES. 

426  Call  TO  Praise.  CM. 

LIFT  up  to  God  the  voice  of  praise, 
Whose  breath  our  souls  inspired : 
Loud  and  more  loud  the  anthems  raise, 
With  grateful  ardour  fired. 

2  Lift  up  to  God  the  voice  of  praise,  . 

Whose  goodness,  passing  thought, 
Loads  every  moment,  as  it  flies, 
With  benefits  unsought ! 

3  Lift  up  to  God  the  voice  of  praise. 

From  whom  salvation  flows. 
Who  sent  His  Son  our  souls  to  save 
From  everlasting  woes. 

4  Lift  up  to  God  the  voice  of  praise. 

For  hope's  transporting  ray. 
Which  lights  through  darkest  shades  of  death, 
To  realms  of  endless  day. 

427  Perpetual  Praise.  C.  M. 
yES,  I  will  bless  Thee,  O  my  God, 

X    Through  all  my  mortal  days ; 
-  And  to  eternity  prolong 

Thy  vast.  Thy  boundless  praise. 

2  Nor  shall  my  tongue  alone  proclaim 

The  honours  of  my  God ; 
My  life,  with  all  its  active  powers. 
Shall  spread  Thy  praise  abroad. 

3  Not  death  itself  shall  stop  my  song. 

Though  death  will  close  my  eyes ; 
My  thoughts  shall  then  to  nobler  heights. 
And  sweeter  raptures  rise. 

4  There  shall  my  lips  in  endless  praise. 

Their  grateful  tribute  pay ; 
The  theme  demands  an  angel's  tongue. 
And  an  eternal  day. 


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PRAISE.  439 

428  Magnificat.  6s  12s  &  8s. 
HOLY,  holy  Lord, 

Creation's  sovereign  King, 
Thy  majesty  adored,  let  all  Thy  creatures  sing, 
Who  wast,  and  art,  and  art  to  be. 
Nor  time  shall  see  Thy  sway  depart. 

'2  Great  are  Thy  works  of  praise, 

O  God  of  boundless  might ! 
All  just  and  true  Thy  ways.  Thou  King  of  saints  in 
Let  all  above,  and  all  below,  pig^^t  I 

Conspire  to  show  Thy  power  and  love. 

3  Who  shall  not  fear  Thee,  Lord, 
And  magnify  Thy  name  ? 

Thy  judgments  sent  abroad  Thy  holiness  proclaim ; 
Nations  shall  throng  from  every  shore. 
And  Thee  adore  in  holy  song. 

4  While  all  the  powers  on  high 
Their  swelling  chorus  raise. 

We  here  on  earth  reply,  and  echo  back  Thy  j)raise : 
Thy  glory  own,  first,  last,  and  best, 
God  ever  blest,  and  God  alone ! 

429  God's  Name  Hallowed.  7s. 

HOLY,  holy,  holy  Lord, 
In  the  highest  heavens  adored. 
Author  of  all  nature's  frame. 
Father !  hallowed  be  Thy  name. 

2  Though  estranged  from  Thee  in  heart, 
Doubtless  Thou  our  Father  art. 
From  Thy  hand  our  spirits  came ; 
Father !  hallowed  be  Thy  name. 

3  Nor  by  nature's  tie  alone 
Thou  art  as  our  Father  known ; 
Nearer  now  in  Christ  our  claim, 
Father !  hallowed  be  Thy  name. 


440  DUTIES. 

4  Born  anew,  oh  may  we  feel 
Filial  love,  the  Spirit's  seal, 
Cleansed  from  guilt,  redeemed  from  shame; 
Father  !  hallowed  be  Thy  name. 

430  The  Glorious  King.  1 1  s. 

OH !  worship  the  King  all-glorious  ^bove ; 
Oh !  gratefully  sing  His  power  and  His  love ; 
Our  Shield  and  Defender,  the  Ancient  of  Days, 
Pavilioned  in  splendour  and  girded  with  23raise. 

2  We  sing  of  Thy  might,  we  sing  of  Thy  grace. 
Whose  robe  is  the  light,  whose  canopy  space; 
Thy  chariots  of  wrath  the  thunder-clouds  form. 
And  dark  is  Thy  path  on  the  wings  of  the  storm. 

>)  Frail  children  of  dust,  and  feeble  as  frail. 
In  Thee  do  we  trust,  nor  find  Thee  to  fail ; 
Thy  mercies  how  tender,  how  firm  to  the  end. 
Our  Maker,  Defender,  Redeemer  and  Friend  ! 

4  O  measureless  Might,  ineffable  Love, 
While  angels  delight  to  hymn  Thee  above. 
Thy  ransomed  creation,  though  feeble  their  lays. 
With  true  adoration  shall  sing  to  Thy  praise. 

431  Praise  in  Affliction.  7s. 

LORD,  should  rising  whirlwinds  tear 
From  its  stem  the  ripening  ear ; 
Should  the  fig-tree's  blasted  shoot 
Drop  her  green  untimely  fruit : 

2  Should  the  vine  put  forth  no  more. 
Nor  the  olive  yield  her  store ; 
Though  the  sickening  flocks  should  fall, 
And  the  herds  desert  the  stall : 

8  Should  Thy  chastening  hand  restrain 
The  early  and  the  latter  rain ; 


PRAISE.  441 

Blast  (nich  o]3ening  bud  of  joy, 
And  the  rising  year  destroy : 

4'  Yet  to  Tliee  my  soul  should  raise 
Grateful  vows  and  solemn  praise ; 
And,  when  every  blessing 's  flown, 
Love  Thee  for  Thyself  alone. 

432  The  God  of  Abraham.  P.  M. 

THE  God  of  Abr'am  praise 
Whose  all  sufficient  grace 
Shall  guide  me  all  my  days 

In  all  His  ways  : 
He  calls  a  worm  His  friend  ; 

He  calls  Himself  my  God ; 
And  He  shall  save  me  to  the  end, 
Through  Jesus'  blood. 

2  Though  nature's  strength  decay, 

And  earth  and  hell  withstand. 
To  Canaan's  bounds  I  urge  my  way 

At  His  command : 
The  watery  deep  I  pass 

AYith  Jesus  in  my  view ; 
And  through  the  howling  wilderness, 

My  way  pursue. 

3  He  keeps  His  own  secure. 

He  guards  them  by  His  side, 
Arrays  in  garments  white  and  pure 

His  spotless  bride : 
With  streams  of  sacred  bliss. 

With  groves  of  living  joys. 
With  all  the  fruits  of  paradise 

He  still  supplies. 

4  He  by  Himself  hath  sworn, 

I  on  His  oath  depend ; 
I  shall  on  eagles'  wings  be  borne. 
To  heaven  ascend : 


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442 


WORSHIP. 


I  shall  behold  His  face, 

I  shall  His  j)ower  adore, 
And  sing  the  wonders  of  His  grace 

.For  evermore. 


WOESHIP. 

PEIVATE  AND  FAMILY. 

433  Morning  Hymn.  L.  M. 

GOD  of  the  morning,  at  Thy  voice 
The  cheerful  sun  makes  haste  to  rise, 
And  like  a  giant  doth  rejoice 

To  run  his  journey  through  the  skies. 

2  From  the  fair  chambers  of  the  east 

The  circuit  of  his  race  begins ; 
And,  without  weariness  or  rest, 

E-ound  the  whole  earth  he  flies  and  shines. 

3  O  !  like  the  sun,  may  I  fulfil 

The  appointed  duties  of  the  day. 
With  ready  mind  and  active  will, 

March  on,  and  kee]D  my  heavenly  way. 

4  But  I  shall  rove  and  lose  the  race. 

If  God,  my  sun,  should  disappear. 
And  leave  me  in  this  world's  wild  maze, 
To  follow  every  wandering  star. 

5  Lord,  Thy  commands  are  clean  and  pure, 

Enlightening  our  beclouded  eyes ; 
Thy  threatenings  just.  Thy  promise  sure. 
Thy  gospel  makes  the  simple  wise. 

6  Give  me  Thy  counsel  for  my  guide, 

And  then  receive  me  to  Thy  bliss; 
All  my  desires  and  hoj)es  beside. 

Are  faint  and  cold  compared  with  this. 


PRIVATE    AND    FAMILY.  443 

434  Evening  Hymn.  L.  M. 

THUS  far  tlie  Lord  has  led  me  on, 
Tims  far  His  power  prolongs  my  days, 
And  every  evening  shall  make  known 
Some  fresh  memorial  of  His  grace. 

2  Much  of  my  time  has  run  to  waste, 

And  I,  j^erhaps,  am  near  my  home ; 
But  He  forgives  my  follies  past ; 

He  gives  me  strength  for  days  to  come. 

3  I  lay  my  body  down  to  sleep. 

Peace  is  the  pillow  for  my  head ; 
While  well  appointed  angels  keep 

Their  watchful  stations  round  my  bed. 

4  Thus  when  the  night  of  death  shall  come. 

My  flesh  shall  rest  beneath  the  ground, 
And  wait  Thy  voice  to  rouse  the  tomb, 
With  sweet  salvation  in  the  sound. 

435  MoKNiNG  Hymn.  C.  M. 

ONCE  more,  my  soul,  the  rising  day 
Salutes  thy  waking  eyes  ; 
Once  more,  my  voice,  thy  tribute  pay 
To  Him  that  rules  the  skies. 

2  Night  unto  night  His  name  repeats. 

The  day  renews  the  sound, 
Wide  as  the  heaven  on  which  He  sits, 
To  turn  the  seasons  round. 

3  'Tis  He  supports  my  mortal  frame ; 

My  tongue  shall  speak  His  praise : 
My  sins  would  rouse  His  wrath  to  flame, 
And  yet  His  wrath  delays. 

4  On  a  poor  worm  Thy  power  might  tread, 

And  I  could  ne'er  withstand ; 
Thy  justice  might  have  crushed  me  dead, 
But  mercy  held  Thy  hand. 


444  woESHip. 

5  How  many  wretched  souls  are  fled 

Since  the  last  setting  sun ; 
And  yet  Thou  lengthenest  out  my  thread, 
And  yet  my  moments  run. 

6  Great  God,  let  all  my  hours  be  Thine, 

Whilst  I  enjoy  the  light : 
Then  shall  my  sun  in  smiles  decline, 
And  bring  a  pleasant  night. 

436  Eetieement.  C   iM. 

FAH  from  the  world,  O  Lord !  I  flee ; 
From  strife  and  tumult  far ; 
From  scenes,  where  Satan  wages  still 
His  most  successful  war. 

2  The  calm  retreat,  the  silent  shade, 

With  j)rayer  and  praise  agree ; 
And  seem,  by  Thy  sweet  bounty,  made 
For  those  who  follow  Thee. 

3  There,  if  Thy  Spirit  touch  the  soul, 

And  grace  her  mean  abode, 
Oh  !  with  what  peace,  and  joy,  and  love 
She  then  communes  with  God. 

4  There,  like  the  nightingale,  she  pours 

Her  solitary  lays ; 
Nor  asks  a  witness  of  her  song, 
Nor  thirsts  for  human  praise. 

5  Author  and  guardian  of  my  life. 

Sweet  source  of  light  divine, 
And — all  harmonious  names  in  one — 
Blest  Saviour !     Thou  art  mine. 

437  Evening  Hymn.  C.  M 

DREAD  Sovereign,  let  my  evening  song 
Like  holy  incense  rise ; 
Assist  the  offerings  of  my  tongue 
To  reach  the  lofty  skies. 


PRIVATE    AND    FAMILY.  445 

2  Til  rough  all  tlie  dangers  of  the  clay. 
Thy  hand  was  still  my  guard ; 
And  still,  to  drive  my  wants  away, 
Thy  mercy  stood  prepared. 

8  Perpetual  blessings  from  above 
Encompassed  me  around ; 
But  O !  how  few  returns  of  love 
Has  my  Creator  found ! 

4  What  have  I  done  for  Him  who  died 

To  save  my  wretched  soul  ? 
How  are  my  follies  multiplied. 
Fast  as  my  minutes  roll. 

5  Lord,  with  this  guilty  heart  of  mine, 

To  Thy  dear  cross  I  flee. 
And  to  Thy  grace  my  soul  resign. 
To  be  renewed  by  Thee. 

6  Sprinkled  afresh  with  pardoning  blood, 

I  '11  lay  me  down  to  rest. 
As  in  the  embraces  of  my  God, 
Or  on  my  Saviour's  breast. 

438  MoRXixG  Hymn.  L.  M. 

AWAKE,  my  soul,  and  with  the  sun, 
Thy  daily  stage  of  duty  run : 
Shake  off  dull  sloth,  and  joyful  rise. 
To  pay  thy  morning  sacrifice. 

2  Lord,  I  my  vows  to  Thee  renew, 
Scatter  my  sins  as  morning  dew : 

Guard  my  first  springs  of  thought  and  will. 
And  with  Thyself  my  spirit  fill. 

3  Direct,  control,  suggest  this  day. 
All  I  design  or  do  or  say ; 

That  all  my  powers  with  all  my  might, 
In  Thy  sole  glory  may  unite. 

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446  WORSHIP. 

4  All  praise  to  Thee  who  safe  hast  kept, 
And  hast  refreshed  me  while  I  slept : 
Grant,  Lord,  when  I  from  death  shall  wake, 
I  may  of  endless  life  partake. 

439  An  Evening  Song.  C.  M. 

NOW  from  the  altar  of  our  hearts 
Let  flames  of  love  arise ; 
Assist  us.  Lord,  to  offer  up 
Our  evening  sacrifice. 

2  Minutes  and  mercies  multiplied 

Have  made  up  all  this  day ; 
Minutes  came  quick,  but  mercies  were 
More  swift  and  free  than  they. 

3  New  time,  new  favour,  and  new  joys. 

Do  a  new  song  require : 
Till  we  shall  praise  Thee  as  we  would. 
Accept  our  heart's  desire. 

4  Lord  of  our  days  whose  hand  hath  set 

New  time  upon  our  score: 
Thee  may  we  praise  for  all  our  time. 
When  time  shall  be  no  more. 

440  God's  Service  in  All  Things.  L.  M. 

NEW  every  morning  is  the  love 
Our  wakening  and  uprising  prove ; 
Through  sleep  and  darkness  safely  brought, 
Restored  to  life,  and  power,  and  thought. 

2  New  mercies  each  returning  day. 
Hover  around  us  while  we  pray ; 
New  perils  past,  new  sins  forgiven. 

New  thoughts  of  God,  new  hopes  of  heaven. 

3  If  on  our  daily  course  our  mind 
Be  set,  to  hallow  all  we  find, 

New  treasures  still,  of  countless  price, 
God  will  provide  for  sacrifice. 


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PRIVATE    AND    FAMILY.  447 

4  The  trivial  round,  the  common  task, 
Woukl  furnish  all  we  ought  to  ask ; 
Eoom  to  deny  ourselves,  a  road 

To  brmg  us  daily  nearer  God. 

5  Only,  O  Lord,  in  Thy  dear  love, 
Fit  us  for  perfect  rest  above ; 
And  help  us,  this  and  every  day, 
To  live  more  nearly  as  we  pray. 

441  Morning  Hymn.  C.  M. 

P\  OD  of  my  life,  my  morning  song 
vJ  To  Thee  I  cheerful  raise ; 
Thy  acts  of  love  'tis  good  to  sing. 
And  pleasant  'tis  to  praise. 

2  Preserved  by  Thy  almighty  arm, 

I  passed  the  shades  of  night. 
Serene  and  safe  from  every  harm. 
To  see  the  morning  light. 

3  While  numbers  spent  the  night  in  sighs, 

And  restless  pains  and  woes ; 

In  gentle  sleep  I  closed  my  eyes. 

And  rose  from  sweet  repose. 

4  Wlien  sleep,  death's  image,  o'er  me  sj)read, 

And  I  unconscious  lay. 
Thy  watchful  care  was  round  my  bed, 
To  guard  my  feeble  clay. 

5  O !  let  the  same  almighty  care 

Through  all  this  day  attend  : 
From  every  danger,  every  snare. 
My  heedless  steps  defend. 

6  Smile  on  my  minutes  as  they  roll, 

And  guide  my  future  days ; 
And  let  Thy  goodness  fill  my  soul 
With  gratitude  and  praise. 


448  woKSHip. 

442  Evening  Woeship.  C.  M. 

OLOED,  another  day  is  flown, 
And  we,  a  little  band, 
Are  met  once  more  before  Thy  throne. 
To  bless  Thy  fostering  hand. 

2  And  wilt  Thou  bend  a  listening  ear. 

To  praises  low  as  ours  ? 
Thou  wilt,  for  Thou  dost  deign  to  hear 
The  song  that  meekness  pours. 

3  And  Jesus,  Thou  Thy  smiles  wilt  deign 

As  we  before  Thee  j)ray ; 
For  Thou  didst  bless  the  infant  train, 
And  we  are  less  than  they. 

4  O  !  let  Thy  grace  perform  its  part ; 

Let  sin's  dominion  cease ; 
And  shed  abroad,  in  every  heart, 
Thine  everlasting  peace. 

443  On  Going  to  Rest.  S.  M. 

THE  day  is  past  and  gone. 
The  evening  shades  appear ; 
O  may  we  all  remember  well, 
-  The  night  of  death  draws  near. 

2  We  lay  our  garments  by, 

Upon  our  beds  to  rest ; 
So  death  will  soon  disrobe  us  all 
Of  what  is  here  possessed. 

3  Lord,  keep  us  safe  this  night, 

Seclire  from  all  our  fears ; 
May  angels  guard  us,  while  we  sleep, 
Till  morning  light  appears. 

4  And  when  we  early  rise. 

And  view  the  unwearied  sun, 
May  we  set  out  to  win  the  prize, 
And  after  glory  run. 


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PRIVATE   AND   FAMILY.  449 

5  And  when  our  days  are  past, 
And  we  from  time  remove, 
O  may  we  in  Thy  hosom  rest, 
The  bosom  of  Thy  love. 

444  Evening  Hymn.  7s. 

NOW  from  labour  and  from  care. 
Evening  shades  have  set  me  free  ; . 
In  the  work  of  praise  and  prayer, 

Lord,  I  would  converse  with  Thee : 
Oh  !  behold  me  from  above, 
Fill  me  with  a  Saviour's  love. 

2  Sin  and  sorrow,  guilt  and  woe, 

Wither  all  my  earthly  joys  ; 
Naught  can  charm  me  here  below 

But  my  Saviour's  loving  voice : 
Lord,  forgive ;  Thy  grace  restore  ; 
Make  me  Thine  for  evermore. 

3  For  the  blessings  of  this  day. 

For  the  mercies  of  this  hour. 
For  the  gospel's  cheering  ray, 

For  the  Spirit's  quickening  power, 
Grateful  notes  to  Thee  I  raise, 
Oh  !  accept  my  song  of  praise. 

445  A  Morning  Hymn.  S.  M. 

SEE  how  the  rising  sun 
Pursues  his  shining  way  ; 
And  wide  proclaims  his  Maker's  praise, 
With  every  brightening  ray. 

2  Thus  would  my  rising  soul 

Its  heavenly  Parent  sing  :  * 

And  to  its  great  Original 
The  humble  tribute  bring. 


450  WORSHIP. 

3  Serene  I  laid  me  down, 

Beneath  His  guardian  care, 
I  slept,  and  I  awoke  and  found 
My  kind  Preserver  near. 

4  My  life  I  would  anew 

Devote,  O  Lord,  to  Thee ; 
And  in  Thy  service  I  would  spend 
A  long  eternity. 

446  Evening  Song.  8s  &  7s. 

SAVIOUR,  breathe  an  evening  blessing, 
Ere  repose  our  spirits  seal : 
Sin  and  want  we  come  confessing, 

'Thou  canst  save  and  Thou  canst  heal. 
Though  destruction  walk  around  us, 

Though  the  arrow  near  us  fly. 
Angel-guards  from  Thee  surround  us. 
We  are  safe  if  Thou  art  nigh. 

2  Though  the  night  be  dark  and  dreary, 

Darkness  cannot  hide  from  Thee ; 
Thou  art  He  wdio,  never  weary, 

Watchest  where  Thy  people  be. 
Should  swift  death  this  night  o'ertake  us. 

And  our  couch  become  our  tomb ; 
May  the  morn,  in  heaven  awake  us. 

Clad  in  light  and  deathless  bloom. 

447  Morning  or  Evening  Hymn.  C.  M. 

HOSANNA  with  a  cheerful  sound. 
To  God's  upholding  hand ; 
Ten  thousand  snares  attend  us  round 
And  yet  secure  we  stand. 

2  That  was  a  most  amazing  Power, 
That  raised  us  Avith  a  word ; 
And  every  day,  and  every  hour, 
We  lean  upon  the  Lord. 


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PRIVATE   AND    FAMILY.  451 

3  The  eveiiinor  rests  our  wearv  head, 

And  angels  guard  the  room ; 

We  wake,  and  we  admire  the  bed, 

That  was  not  made  our  tomb. 

4  The  rising  morning  can't  assure 

That  we  shall  end  the  day ; 
For  death  stands  ready  at  the  door, 
To  take  our  lives  away. 

o  God  is  our  Sun,  whose  daily  light 
Our  joy  and  safety  brings ; 
Our  feeble  flesh  lies  safe  at  night, 
Beneath  His  spreading  wings. 

448  Children's  Evening  Hymn.  G.  M. 

\rOAY  condescend,  almighty  King, 
iN      To  bless  this  little  throng  ; 
And  kindly  listen,  while  we  sing 

Our  pleasant  evening  song. 
Brothers  and  sisters,  hand-in-hand, 

Our  lips  together  move : 
Oh  !  smile  upon  this  little  band ; 

Unite  our  hearts  in  love. 

2  ^lay  we  in  safety  sleep  to-night. 

From  every  danger  free ; 
For,  Lord,  the  darkness  and  the  light 

Are  both  alike  to  Thee. 
And  when  the  rising  sun  displays 

His  cheering  beams  abroad. 
Then  may  our  grateful  morning  lays     • 

Declare  the  love  of  God. 

44:9  Morning  or  Evening  Hymn.  L.  M. 

MY  God,  how  endless  is  Thy  love ! 
Thy  gifts  are  every  evening  new ;  • 
And  morning  mercies  from  above. 
Gently  distil  like  early  dew. 


452  woESHip. 

2  Thou  spreadest  the  curtain  of  the  night, 

Great  Guardian  of  my  sleeping  hours ; 
Thy  sovereign  word  restores  the  light, 
And  quickens  all  my  drowsy  powers. 

3  I  yield  my  powers  to  Thy  command, 

To  Thee  I  consecrate  my  days ; 
Perpetual  blessings  from  Thy  hand 
Demand  perpetual  songs  of  praise. 

450  Retiremet^^t  and  Meditation.  L.  M. 
Y  God,  permit  me  not  to  be 

A  stranger  to  myself  and  Thee ; 
Amidst  a  thousand  thoughts  I  rove, 
Forgetful  of  my  highest  love. 

2  Why  should  my  passions  mix  with  earth, 
And  thus  debase  my  heavenly  birth  ? 
Why  should  I  cleave  to  things  below, 
And  let  my  God,  my  Saviour,  go? 

8  Call  me  away  from  flesh  and  sense ; 

One  sovereign  word  can  draw  me  thence ; 
I  would  x)bey  the  voice  divine, 
And  all  inferior  joys  resign. 

4  Be  earth,  with  all  her  scenes,  withdrawn ; 
Let  noise  and  vanity  be  gone ; 

In  secret  silence  of  the  mind. 

My  heaven^  and  there  my  God,  I  find. 

451  Twilight  Meditation.  C.  M. 

TLOVE  to  steal  awhile  away 
From  every  cumbering  care ; 
And  spend  the  hours  of  setting  day. 
In  humble,  grateful  prayer. 

2  I  love  in  solitude  to  shed 
The  penitential  tear. 
And  all  His  promises  to  plead. 
Where  none  but  God  can  hear. 


PRIVATE    AND    FAMILY.  453 

3  I  love  to  think  on  mercies  past, 

And  future  good  implore, 
And  all  my  cares  and  sorrows  cast 
On  Him  whom  I  adore. 

4  I  love  by  faith  to  take  a  view 

Of  brighter  scenes  in  heaven ; 
The  prospect  does  my  strength  renew, 
While  here  by  tempests  driven. 

5  Thus,  when  life's  toilsome  day  is  o'er, 

]\Iay  its  departing  ray 
Be  cahn  a^  this  impressive  hour. 
And  lead  to  endless  day. 

452  Morning  Hymn.  L.  M. 

0  CHRIST !  with  each  returning  morn 
Thine  image  to  our  heart  be  borne ; 
And  may  we  ever  clearly  see 
Our  God  and  Saviour,  Lord,  in  Thee ! 

2  All  hallowed  be  our  walk  this  day  ; 
May  meekness  form  our  early  ray, 
And  faithful  love  our  noontide  light. 
And  hope  our  sunset,  calm  and  bright. 

3  May  grace  each  idle  thought  control, 
And  sanctify  our  wayw^ard  soul ; 
May  guile  depart,  and  malice  cease. 
And  all  within  be  joy  and  peace. 

4  Our  daily  course,  O  Jesus,  bless ; 
Make  plain  the  w^ay  of  holiness : 
From  sudden  falls  our  feet  defend. 
And  cheer  at  last  our  journey's  end. 

453  Evening  Hymn.  7s. 

SOFTLY  now  the  light  of  day 
Fades  upon  my  sight  away ; 
Free  from  care,  from  labour  free. 
Lord,  I  would  comnmne  with  Thee. 


454  WORSHIP. 

2  Thou,  whose  all-pervading  eye 

Nought  escapes  without,  within  ; 
Pardon  each  infirmity. 
Open  fault,  and  secret  sin. 

3  Soon,  for  me,  theJight  of  day 
Shall  for  ever  pass  away ; 
Then,  from  sin  and  sorrow  free. 
Take  me,  Lord,  to  dwell  with  Thee. 

4  Thou  who,  sinless,  yet  hast  known 

All  of  man's  infirmity  ; 
Then,  from  Thine  eternal  throne,  « 
Jesus,  look  with  pitying  eye. 

454  An  Evening  Hymn.  L.  M. 

GLOEY  to  Thee,  my  God,  this  night, 
For  all  the  blessings  of  the  light ; 
Keep  me,  O  keep  me,  King  of  kings, 
Beneath  Thine  own  almighty  wings. 

2  Forgive  me.  Lord,  for  Thy  dear  Son, 
The  ills  that  I  this  day  have  done ; 
That  with  the  world,  myself  and  Thee, 
I,  ere  I  sleejD,  at  peace  may  be. 

3  Teach  me  to  live  that  I  may  dread 
The  grave  as  little  as  my  bed : 
Teach  me  to  die,  that  so  I  may 
Rise,  glorious  at  the  awful  day. 

4  O  !  let  my  soul  on  Thee  repose, 

And  may  sweet  sleep  my  eyelids  close  : 
Sleep  that  shall  me  more  vigorous  make. 
To  serve  my  God,  when  I  awake. 

5  If  in  the  night  I  sleepless  lie, 

My  soul  with  heavenly  thoughts  supply ; 
Let  no  ill  dreams  disturb  my  rest. 
No  powers  of  darkness  me  molest. 


PRIVATE  AND  FAMILY.  455 

6  O !  when  shall  I,  in  endless  day, 
For  ever  chase  dark  sleep  away ; 
And  hymns  divine  with  angels  sing, 
Glory  to  Thee,  eternal  King. 

455  Morning  Hymn.  7s. 
ATOW  the  shades  of  night  are  gone ; 

l^    Now  the  morning  light  is  come  ; 
Lord,  may  we  be  Thine  to-day, 
Drive  the  shades  of  sin  away. 

2  Fill  onr  souls  with  heavenly  light, 
Banish  doubt  and  clear  our  sight ; 
In  Thy  service.  Lord,  to-day. 
May  we  labour,  watch,  and  pray. 

3  Keep  our  haughty  passions  bound ; 
Save  us  from  our  foes  around ; 
Going  out  and  coming  in 

Keep  us  safe  from  ev'ry  sin. 

4  When  our  work  of  life  is  past, 

0  receive  us  then  at  last ; 
Night  and  sin  will  be  no  more. 
When  we  reach  the  heavenly  shore. 

456  Evening-Prayer  and  Praise.  C.  M. 
INDULGENT  Father ;  by  whose  care, 

1  I  've  passed  another  day, 

Let  me,  tliis  night,  Thy  mercy  share ; 
Oh  !  teach  me  how  to  I3ray. 

2  Show  me  my  sins,  and  how  to  mourn 

My  guilt  before  Thy  face ; 
Direct  me,  Lord,  to  Christ  alone. 
And  save  me  by  Thy  grace. 

3  Let  each  returning  night  declare 

The  tokens  of  Thy  love ; 
And,  every  hour.  Thy  grace  prej)are 
My  soul  for  joys  above. 


456  WORSHIP. 

4  And  when  on  earth,  I  close  mine  eyes, 
To  sleep  in  death's  embrace, 
Let  me,  to  heaven  and  glory,  rise, 
To  see  Thy  smiling  face. 


SOCIAL  AND  PUBLIC. 

457  Invocation.  7s. 

GREAT  Jehovah  !— Father,  Son, 
Holy  Spirit — Three  in  One, 
Let  the  blessing  come  from  Thee, 
Thine  shall  all  the  glory  be !  % 

458  Invocation.  Ts. 

FATHER,  let  Thy  smiling  face 
Here  within  this  holy  place. 
Sweetly  shining  on  my  heart. 
Bid  all  sinful  thoughts  depart. 

2  Jesus,  Thou  whose  ceaseless  love 
Intercedes  for  us  above. 

Bend  to  me  Thy  listening  ear, 
Make  my  wayward  heart  sincere. 

3  Comforter  of  all  the  saints. 
Gently  heal  my  soul's  complaints ; 
May  a  foretaste  now  be  given 

Of  the  Sabbath  day  of  heaven. 

459  Invocation  of  the  Trinity.        6s  &  48. 

COME,  thou  almighty  King, 
Help  us  Thy  name  to  sing, 
Help  us  to  praise. 

Father  alh  glorious, 
O'er  all  victorious, 
Come,  and  reign  over  us, 
Ancient  of  days. 


SOCIAL   AND   PUBLIC.  457 

2  Jesus  our  Lord,  arise, 
Scatter  our  enemies. 

And  make  tliem  fall. 

Let  Tliine  almighty  aid, 

Our  sure  defence  be  made ; 

Our  souls  on  Thee  be  staid ; 
Lord,  hear  our  call. 

3  Come,  Thou  incarnate  Word, 
Gird  on  thy  mighty  sword ; 

Our  prayer  attend. 

Come,  and  Thy  people  bless, 
And  give  Thy  word  success ; 
Spirit  of  holiness, 

On  us  descend. 

4  Come,  Holy  Comforter, 
Thy  sacred  witness  bear, 

In  this  glad  hour. 

Thou,  who  almighty  art. 

Now  rule  in  every  heart. 

And  ne'er  from  us  depart, 
Spirit  of  power. 

5  To  the  great  One  in  Three, 
The  highest  praises  be. 

Hence  evermore. 

His  sovereign  majesty 

May  we  in  glory  see. 

And  to  eternity. 
Love  and  adore. 

460  Sabbath  Worship.  7s. 

Q  AFELY,  through  another  week, 
kJ  God  has  brought  us  on  our  way ; 
Let  us  now  a  blessing  seek. 

Waiting  in  His  courts  to-day ; 
Day  of  all  the  week  the  best, 
Emblem  of  eternal  rest. 


458  WORSHIP. 

2  While  we  seek  supplies  of  grace, 

Through  the  dear  Redeemer's  name, 
Show  Thy  reconciling  face, 

.  Take  away  our  sin  and  shame :   • 
From  our  worldly  cares  set  free, 
May  we  rest  this  day  in  Thee. 

'S  Here  we  're  come  Thy  name  to  praise ; 

Let  us  feel  Thy  presence  near ; 
May  Thy  glory  meet  our  eyes. 

While  w^e  in  Thy  house  appear : 
Here  afford  us,  Lord,  a  taste 
Of  our  everlasting  feast. 

4  May  the  gospel's  joyful  sound 

Conquer  sinners,  comfort  saints ; 
Make  the  fruits  of  grace  abound. 

Bring  relief  for  all  complaints : 
Such  let  all  our  Sabbaths  prove. 
Till  we  join  the  church   above. 

461  Delight  in  Ordinances.  L.  M, 

FAR,  from  my  thoughts,  vain  world,  begone  ; 
Let  my  religious  hours  alone ; 
Fain  would  my  eyes  my  Saviour  see  ; 
I  wait  a  visit,  Lord,  from  Thee. 

2  O  warm  my  heart  with  holy  fire. 
And  kindle  there  a  pure  desire : 
Come,  my  dear  Jesus,  from  above. 
And  feed  my  soul  with  heavenly  love. 

3  Blest  Jesus,  what  delicious  fare. 
How  sweet  Thy  entertainments  are ! 
Never  did  angels  taste  above 
Redeeming  grace  and  dying  love. 


SOCIAL    AND    PUBLIC.  459 

462  Pl^AYER  FOR  THE  DiVINE  PRESENCE.        L.  M. 

CO^IE,  gracious  Lord,  descend  and  dwell, 
By  faith  and  love  in  every  breast ; 
Then  shall  we  know,  and  taste,  and  feel 
The  joys  that  cannot  be  expressed. 

2  Come,  fill  our  hearts  with  inward  strength, 
Make  our  enlarged  souls  possess 

And  learn  the  height,  and  breadth,  and  length 
Of  Thine  immeasurable  grace. 

3  Now  to  the  God  whose  power  can  do 
More  than  our  thoughts  or  wishes  know, 
Be  everlasting  honours  done, 

By  all  the  church,  through  Christ  His  Son. 

463  Invitation  to  Sion.  C.  M, 

INQUIRE,  ye  pilgrims,  for  the  way 
That  leads  to  Sion's  hill. 
And  thither  set  your  steady  face, 
With  a  determined  will. 

2  Invite  the  strangers  all  around, 

Your  pious  march  to  join ; 
And  spread  the  sentiments  you  feel 
Of  faith  and  love  divine. 

3  O  come,  and  to  His  temple  haste, 

And  seek  His  favour  there ; 
Before  His  footstool  humbly  bow. 
And  pour  your  fervent  prayer. 

4  O  come,  and  join  your  souls  to  God, 

In  everlasting  bands ; 
Accept  the  blessings  He  bestows. 
With  thankful  hearts  and  hands. 

464  Delights  of  Public  Worship.  7s. 

LOBD  of  hosts,  how  lovely  fair. 
E'en  on  earth  Thy  temples  are ; 
Here  Thy  waiting  people  see 
Much  of  heaven,  and  much  of  Thee. 


460  WORSHIP. 

2  From  Thy  gracious  presence  flows 
Bliss  that  softens  all  our  woes ; 
While  Thy  Spirit's  holy  fire 
Warms  our  hearts  with  pure  desire; 

3  Here  Ave  supplicate  Thy  throne, 
Here  Thou  mak'st  Thy  glories  known 
Here  we  learn  Thy  righteous  ways, 
Taste  Thy  love  and  sing  Thy  praise. 

4  Thus,  with  sacred  songs  of  joy, 
We  our  happy  lives  employ ; 
Love,  and  long  to  love  Thee  more, 
Till  from  earth  to  heaven  we  soar. 

465  Prayer  for  Divine  Instruction.        L.  M. 

COME,  Jesus,  heavenly  Teacher,  come. 
Convey  Thine  own  instructions  home ; 
While  men  Thy  sacred  truth  impart, 
'Tis  Thine  alone  to  reach  the  heart. 

2  Whene'er  I  read  or  hear  Thy  word. 
Thine  inward  teachings,  Lord,  afford: 
To  me  Thy  holy  will  reveal. 
Unfold  the  book,  and  loose  the  seal. 

3  Gall  me,  O  !  call  me  to  Thy  feet. 
And  there  transported  may  I  sit; 
With  joy  Thy  heavenly  features  trace, 
And  feast  upon  Thy  richest  grace. 

466  Divine  Presence  in  Worship.  C.  M. 

NOW,  gracious  Lord,  Thine  arm  reveal. 
And  make  Thy  glory  known  ; 
Now  let  us  all  Thy  presence  feel. 
And  soften  hearts  of  stone. 

2  Help  us  to  venture  near  Thy  throne, 
And  plead  a  Saviour's  name  ; 
For  all  that  we  can  call  our  own, 
L>  vanity  and  shame. 


I 


SOCIAL   AND    PUBLIC.  461 

3  Send  down  Thy  Spirit  from  above, 

That  saints  may  love  Thee  more ; 
That  sinners  now  may  learn  to  love, 
Who  never  loved  before. 

4  And  when  before  Thee  we  appear. 

In  our  eternal  home, 
May  growing  numbers  worship  here. 
And  praise  Thee  in  our  room. 

467  Prayer  for  Sixcerity  in  Worship.      C.  M. 

LORD,  when  we  bend  before  Thy  throne. 
And  our  confessions  pour, 
O !  may  we  feel  the  sins  we  own. 
And  hate  what  we  deplore. 

2  Our  contrite  spirits  pitying  see  ; 

True  penitence  impart : 
And  let  a  healing  ray  from  Thee 
Beam  hope  on  every  heart. 

3  Let  faith  each  meek  j)etition  fill, 

And  waft  it  to  the  skies ; 
And  teach  our  hearts,  'tis  goodness  still 
That  grants  it  or  denies. 

468  Christ's  Presence  Invoked.  C.  M. 
pOME,  Thou  Desire  of  all  Thy  saints, 

\J  Our  humble  strains  attend ; 
While  with  our  praises  and  complaints, 
Low  at  Thy  feet  we  bend. 

2  Come,  Lord,  Thy  love  alone  can  raise 

In  us  the  heavenly  flame ; 
Then  shall  our  lips  resound  Thy  praise, 
Our  hearts  adore  Thy  name. 

3  Dear  Saviour,  let  Thy  glory  shine. 

And  fill  Thy  dwellings  here, 

Till  life,  and  love  and  joy  divine, 

And  heaven  on  earth  appear. 

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462  WORSHIP. 

469  Unfruitfulness  Lamented.  C.  M. 

LONG  have  I  sat  beneath  the  sound 
Of  Thy  salvation,  Lord ; 
But  still  how  weak  my  faith  is  found, 
And  knowledge  of  Thy  word ! 

2  Oft  I  frequent  Thy  holy  place, 

And  hear  almost  in  vain : 
How  small  a  portion  of  Thy  grace 
Can  my  false  heart  retain ! 

3  How  cold  and  feeble  is  my  love ! 

How  negligent  my  fear  ! 
How  low  my  hope  of  joys  above ! 
How  few  affections  there ! 

4  Great  God,  Thy  sovereign  power  impart, 

To  give  Thy  word  success ; 
Write  Thy  salvation  in  my  heart, 
And  make  me  learn  Thy  gr^ce. 

5  Show  my  forgetful  feet  the  way 

That  leads  to  joys  on  high ; 
There  knowledge  grows  without  decay, 
And  love  shall  never  die. 

470  Reasons  for  Praise.  S.  M. 

COME,  we  that  love  the  Lord, 
And  let  our  joys  be  known  ; 
Join  in  a  song  with  sweet  accord. 
And  thus  surround  the  throne. 

2  The  God  that  rules  on  high, 

And  thunders  when  He  please. 
That  rides  upon  the  stormy  sky. 
And  manages  the  seas : 

3  This  awful  God  is  ours. 

Our  Father  and  our  Love ; 
He  shall  send  down  His  heavenly  powers 
To  carry  us  above. 


SOCIAL    AND    PUBLIC.  463 

4  There  shall  we  see  His  face, 

And  never,  never  sin ; 
There  from  the  rivers  of  His  grace, 
Drink  endless  pleasures  in. 

5  The  men  of  grace  have  found 

Glor}'  hegun  below : 
Celestial  fruits  on  earthly  ground, 
From  faith  and  hope  may  grow. 

6  The  hill  of  Sion  yields 

A  thousand  sacred  sweets, 
Before  we  reach  the  heavenly  fields. 
Or  walk  the  golden  streets. 

7  Then  let  our  songs  abound 

And  every  tear  be  dry ; 
We  're  marching  through  Immanuel's  ground, 
To  fairer  worlds  on  high. 

471  Exhortation  to  Praise.  C.  M. 

COME,  happy  souls,  approach  your  God 
With  new  melodious  songs ; 
Come,  render  to  almighty  grace. 
The  tribute  of  your  tongues. 

2  So  strange,  so  boundless  was  the  love 

That  pitied  dying  men. 
The.  Father  sent  His  equal  Son 
To  give  them  life  again. 

3  Thy  hands,  dear  Jesus,  were  not  armed 

With  a  revenging  rod. 
No  hard  commission  to  perform. 
The  vengeance  of  a  God. 

4  But  all  was  mercy,  all  was  mild. 

And  wrath  forsook  the  throne. 
When  Christ  on  the  kind  errand  came. 
And  brought  salvation  down. 


464  WORSHIP. 

5  Here  sinners  you  may  heal  your  wounds, 

And  wipe  your  sorrows  dry ; 
Trust  in  the  mighty  Saviour's  name, 
.  And  you  shall  never  die. 

472  Prayer- FOR  Protection.  C.  M, 

OGOD  of  Bethel,  by  whose  hand 
Thy  people^  still  are  fed  ; 
Who  through  this  weary  pilgrimage 
Hast  all  our  fathers  led ; 

2  Our  vows,  our  prayers,  we  now  present 

Before  Thy  throne  of  grace : 
God  of  our  fathers,  be  the  God 
Of  their  succeeding  race. 

3  Through  each  perplexing  path  of  life 

Our  wandering  footsteps  guide ; 
Give  us  each  day  our  daily  bread. 
And  raiment  fit  provide. 

4  O  !  spread  Thy  covering  wings  around, 

Till  all  our  wanderings  cease, 
And  at  our  Father's  loved  abode 
Our  souls  arrive  in  peace. 

5  Such  blessings  from  Thy  gracious  hand 

Our  humble  prayers  implore ; 
And  Thou  shalt  be  our  chosen  God, 
And  jDortion  evermore. 

473  Blessing  on  Public  Worship.  C.  M. 

OLOBD,  our  languid  souls  inspire, 
For  here,  we  trust.  Thou  art : 
Kindle  a  flame  of  heavenly  fire. 
In  every  waiting  heart. 

2  Dear  Shepherd  of  Thy  people,  hear ; 
Thy  presence  now  display  ; 
As  Thou  hast  given  a  j)lace  for  prayer, 
So  give  us  hearts  to  pray. 


SOCIAL   AND    PUBLIC.  465 

3  Show  us  some  token  of  Thy  love, 

Our  fainting  hope  to  raise ; 
And  pour  Thy  hlessing  from  above, 
That  we  may  render  praise. 

4  Within  these  walls  let  holy  peace, 

And  love  and  concord  dwell ; 
Here  give  the  troubled  conscience  ease, 
The  wounded  spirit  heal. 

5  The  feeling  heart,  the  melting  eye, 

The  humbled  mind  bestow ; 
And  shine  upon  us  from  on  high. 
To  make  our  graces  grow. 

6  May  we  in  faith  receive  Thy  word, 

In  faith  present  our  prayers  ; 
And,  in  the  presence  of  our  Lord, 
Unbosom  all  our  cares. 

7  And  may  the  gospel's  joyful  sound, 

Enforced  by  mighty  grace, 

Awaken  many  sinners  round, 

To  come  and  fill  the  place. 

474  Christ  in  the  Midst.  S.  M. 

JESUS,  we  look  to  Thee, 
t)    Thy  promised  presence  claim ; 
Thou  in  the  midst  of  us  shalt  be. 
Assembled  in  Thy  name. 

2  Thy  name  salvation  is, 

Which  here  we  come  to  prove ; 
Thy  name  is  life,  and  health,  and  peace, 
And  everlasting  love. 

3  Present  we  know  Thou  art, 

But,  oh  !  Thyself  reveal ; 
Now,  Lord,  let  every  bounding  heart 
The  mighty  comfort  feel. 


466  WORSHIP. 

4  Oh !  may  Thy  quickening  voice 
The  death  of  sin  remove ; 
And  bid  our  inmost  souls  rejoice, 
.   In  hope  of  perfect  love. 

475  The  Mercy  Seat.  L.  M. 

FROM  every  stormy  wind  that  blows, 
From  every  swelling  tide  of  woes. 
There  is  a  calm,  a  sure  retreat, 
'Tis  found  beneath  the  mercy  seat. 

2  There  is  a  place,  where  Jesus  sheds 
The  oil  of  gladness  on  our  heads; 
A  place  than  all  besides  more  sweet. 
It  is  the  blood-bought  mercy  seat. 

3  There  is  a  scene,  where  spirits  blend. 
Where  friend  holds  fellowship  with  friend ; 
Though  sundered  far,  by  faith  they  meet. 
Around  one  common  mercy  seat. 

4  Ah !  whither  could  we  flee  for  aid, 
When  temjoted,  desolate,  dismayed  ? 
Or  how  the  hosts  of  hell  defeat. 
Had  suffering  saints  no  mercy  seat? 

5  There,  there  on  eagles'  wings  we  soar, 
And  sin  and  sense  seem  all  no  more ; 
And  heaven  comes  down  our  souls  to  greet, 
And  glory  crowns  the  mercy  seat. 

6  O  let  my  hand  forget  her  skill. 
My  tongue  be  silent,  cold,  and  still, 
This  bounding  heart  forget  to  beat, 
If  I  forget  Thy  mercy  seat. 

476  Before  Sermon.  L.  M. 
rpHY  presence,  gracious  God,  afford ; 

X    Prepare  us  to  receive  Thy  word ; 
Now  let  Thy  voice  engage  our  ear. 
And  faith  be  mixed  with  what  we  hear. 


SOCIAL   AND   PUBLIC.  .     4G7 

2  Distracting  thoughts  and  cares  remove, 
And  fix  our  hearts  and  hopes  above ;         ' 
AVith  food  divine  may  we  be  fed, 
And  satisfied  with  living  bread. 

o  To  us  Thy  sacred  word  apply. 
With  sovereign  power  and  energy ; 
And  may  we,  in  true  faith  and  fear. 
Reduce  to  practice  what  we  hear. 

477  Before  Sermon.  7s. 

LORD,  we  come  before  Thee  now, 
At  Thy  feet  we  humbly  bow ; 
O  do  not  our  suit  disdain ; 
Shall  we  seek  Thee,  Lord,  in  vain  ? 

2  Lord,  on  Thee  our  souls  depend  ; 
In  compassion,  now  descend; 

Fill  our  hearts  w^ith  Thy  rich  grace ; 
Tune  our  lips  to  sing  Thy  praise. 

3  In  Thine  own  appointed  way. 
Now  we  seek  Thee,  here  we  stay ; 
Lord,  we  know^  not  how  to  go. 
Till  a  blessing  Thou  bestow. 

4  Send  some  message  from  Thy  word, 
That  may  joy  and  peace  afford ; 
Let  Thy  Spirit  now  impart 

Full  salvation  to  each  heart. 

5  Comfort  those  who  weep  and  mourn, 
Let  the  time  of  joy  return  ; 

Those  who  are  cast  down,  lift  up. 
Make  them  strong  in  faith  and  hope. 

6  Grant  that  all  may  seek  and  find 
Thee  a  God  supremely  kind : 
Heal  the  sick,  the  captive  free ; 
Let  us  all  rejoice  in  Thee. 


468  woESHip. 

478  ^  Hymn  Before  Sermon.  C.  M. 

IN  Thy  great  name,  O  Lord,  Ave  come 
To  worship  at  Thy  feet ; 
O  pour  Thy  Holy  Spirit  down 
On  all  that  now  shall  meet. 

2  We  come  to  hear  Jehovah  speak, 

To  hear  the  Saviour's  voice ; 
Thy  face  and  favour.  Lord,  we  seek, 
Now  make  our  hearts  rejoice. 

3  Teach  us  to  pray,  and  praise — ^to  hear 

And  understand  Thy  word ; 
To  feel  Thy  blissful  presence  near, 
And  trust  our  living  Lord. 

4  Let  sinners  now  Thy  goodness  prove, 

And  saints  rejoice  in  Thee ; 
Let  rebels  be  subdued  by  love, 
And  to  the  Saviour  flee. 

479  Before  Sermon.  C.  M. 
A  L^HGHTY  God,  eternal  Lord, 

l\.  Thy  gracious  power  make  known  ; 
Touch,  by  the  virtue  of  Thy  word, 
And  melt  the  heart  of  stone. 

2  Speak  with  the  voice  that  wakes  the  dead, 
And  bid  the  sleeper  rise ; 
And  let  his  guilty  conscience  dread 
The  death  that  never  dies. 

480  Before  or  After  Sermon.         8s,  7s  &  48. 

COME,  Thou  soul-transforming  Spirit, 
Bless  the  sower  and  the  seed : 
Let  each  heart  Thv  srrac^e  inherit, 
Kaise  the  weak,  the  hungry  feed  : 

From  the  gospel 
Now  supply  Thy  j^eople's  need. 


SOCIAL    AND    PUBLIC.  469 

2  O  !  may  all  enjoy  the  blessing, 

Which  Thy  word  's  designed  to  give ; 
Let  us  all,  Thy  love  possessing, 
Joyfully  the  truth  receive ; 

And  for  ever 
To  Thy  j)raise  and  glory  live. 

481  Before  or  After  Sermon.  C.  M. 

A  LMIGHTY  God,  Thy  word  is  cast, 
i\  Like  seed  into  the  ground ; 
Now  let  the  dew  of  heaven  descend, 
And  righteous  fruits  abound. 

2  Let  not  the  foe  of  Christ  and  man 

This  holv  seed  remove ; 
But  give  it  root  in  every  heart. 
To  bring  forth  fruits  of  love. 

3  Let  not  the  world's  deceitful  cares 

The  rising  plant  destroy ; 
But  let  it  yield,  a  hundred-fold, 
The  fruits  of  peace  and  joy. 

4  Oft  as  the  precious  seed  is  sown. 

Thy  quickening  grace  bestow. 
That  all,  whose  souls  the  truth  receive, 
Its  saving  power  may  know. 

4:82  Prayer  for  Divine  Influence.  7s. 

WHILE  the  prayers  of  saints  ascend, 
God  of  love  !  to  mine  attend ; 
Hear  me,  for  Thy  Spirit  pleads. 
Hear,  for  Jesus  intercedes. 

2  While  I  hearken  to  Thv  law 
Fill  my  soul  with  humble  awe, 
Till  Thy  gospel  bring  to  me 
Life  and  immortality. 

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470  WOESHTP. 

3  From  Thine  house  when  I  return 
May  my  heart  within  me  burn, 
And  at  evening  let  me  say, 
"  I  have  walked  with  God  to-day.'' 

483  BeFOEE  PREACHINa.  6s  &  4s. 

OHOLY  Lord,  our  God, 
By  heavenly  hosts  adored, 
Hear  us,  we  pray; 
To  Thee  the  Cherubim, 
Angels  and  Seraphim, 
Unceasing  praises  hymn — 
Their  homage  pay. 

2  Here  give  Thy  word  success, 
And  this  Thy  servant  bless, 

His  labours  own  ; 
And  while  the  sinner's  Friend 
His  life  and  words  commend, 
Thy  Holy  Spirit  send. 

And  make  him  known. 

3  May  every  passing  year 
More  happy  still  appear 

Than  this  glad  day ; 
With  numbers  fill  the  place. 
Adorn  Thy  saints  with  grace, 
Thy  truth  may  all  embrace, 

O  Lord,  we  pray. 

484  A  Blessing  Implored.  L.  M. 

COMMAND  Thy  blessing  from  above, 
O  God !  on  all  assembled  here ; 
Behold  us  with  a  Father's  love, 
While  we  look  up  with  filial  fear. 

2  Command  Thy  blessing,  Jesus,  Lord! 
May  we  Thy  true  disciples  be : 
Speak  to  each  heart  the  mighty  word. 
Say  to  the  weakest,  "  Follow  Me." 


SOCIAL    AND    PUBLIC.  471 

3  Command  Thy  blessing  in  this  honr, 
Spirit  of  Trnth !  and  fill  this  place 
With  humbling  and  exalting  power, 
With  quickening  and  confirming  grace. 

4  O  Thou,  our  Maker,  Saviour,  Guide, 
One  true  eternal  God  confest ; 

May  nought  in  life  or  death  divide 
The  saints  of  Thy  communion  blest. 

485  Social  Worship.  L.  M. 
V/f  AY  He  by  whose  kind  care  we  meet, 

.li  Send  His  good  Spirit  from  above ; 

^lake  our  communications  sweet. 

And  cause  our  hearts  to  burn  wdth  love. 

2  Forgotten  be  each  earthly  theme. 
When  Christians  see  each  other  thus ; 
We  only  wish  to  speak  of  Him, 

Who  lived — and  died — and  reigns — for  us. 

3  We  '11  talk  of  all  He  did  and  said. 
And  suffered  for  us  here  below^ ; 
The  path  He  marked  for  us  to  tread, 
And  what  He  's  doing  for  us  now\ 

4  Thus,  as  the  moments  pass  away. 
We  '11  love,  and  w^onder,  and  adore ; 
And  hasten  on  the  glorious  day. 
When  we  shall  meet — to  part  no  more. 

486  Close  of  Woeship.  8s,  7s  &  4s. 

JOKD,  dismiss  us  with  Thy  blessing, 
J  Fill  our  hearts  with  joy  and  peace; 
Let  us  each.  Thy  love  possessing. 
Triumph  in  redeeming  grace ; 
O !  refresh  us, 
Travelling  through  this  wilderness. 

2  Thanks  we  give  and  adoration. 
For  Thy  gospel's  joyful  sound ; 


472  WORSHIP. 

May  the  fruits  of  Thy  salvation 
In  our  hearts  aiid  lives  abound; 
May  Thy  presence 
With  us  evermore  be  found. 

3  So,  whene'er  the  signal's  given, 
Us  from  earth  to  call  away ; 
Borne  on  angels'  wings  to  heaven, 
Glad  to  leave  our  cumbrous  clay, 
May  we,  ready. 
Rise  and  reign  in  endless  day. 

487  Close  of  Worship.  L.  M. 

DISMISS  us  with  Thy  blessing,  Lord, 
Help  us  to  feed  upon  Thy  word ; 
All  that  has  been  amiss  forgive. 
And  let  Thy  truth  within  us  live. 

2  Though  we  are  guilty.  Thou  art  good ; 
Wash  all  our  works  in  Jesus'  blood : 
Give  every  fettered  soul  release. 
And  bid  us  all  depart  in  peace. 

488  Benediction.  7s. 

NOW  may  He  who  from  the  dead 
Brought  the  Shepherd  of  the  shee} 
Jesus  Christ,  our  King  and  Head, 
All  our  souls  in  safety  keep. 

2  May  He  teach  us  to  fulfil 

What  is  pleasing  in  His  sight ; 
Make  us  perfect  in  His  will. 

And  preserve  us  day  and  night! 

3  To  that  great  .Bedeemer's  praise. 

Who  the  covenant  sealed  with  blood. 
Let  our  hearts  and  voices  raise 
Loud  thanksgivings  to  our  God. 


SOCIAL   AND    PUBLIC.  473 

[89  C'lose  of  Worship.  S.  M. 

LORD,  at  this  closing  hour, 
Establish  every  heart 
Upon  Thy  word  of  truth  and  power, 
To  keep  us  when  we  part. 
2  Peace  to  our  brethren  give, 

Fill  all  our  hearts  with  love ; 
In  faith  and  patience  may  we  live. 
And  seek  our  rest  above. 

o  Through  changes,  bright  or  drear. 
We  would  Thy  will  pursue, 
And  toil  to  spread  Thy  kingdom  here. 
Till  we  its  glory  view. 
4  To  God,  the  Only  Wise, 
In  every  age  adored, 
Let  glory  from  the  church  arise 
Through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord ! 

490  Close  of  Worship.  8s  &  7s. 

HEAVENLY  Father,  grant  Thy  blessing 
On  the  teaching  of  this  day ; 
That  our  hearts.  Thy  fear  possessing, 
May  from  sin  be  turned  away. 
2  Have  we  wandered  ?  O  forgive  us ; 
Have  we  wished  from  truth  to  rove 
Turn,  O  turn  us,  and  receive  us. 
And  incline  us  Thee  to  love. 

491  Parting.  L.  M. 

C~  OME,  Christian  brethren,  ere  we  part, 
Join  every  voice  and  every  heart : 
One  solemn  hymn  to  God  we  raise. 
One  final  song  of  grateful  praise. 
2  Christians,  we  here  may  meet  no  more ; 
But  there  is  yet  a  happier  shore  ; 
And  there  released  from  toil  and  pain. 
Dear  brethren,  we  shall  meet  again. 

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474  PAKTICULAR    SEASONS. 

PAKTICULAE  SEASONS. 

THE  LOKD'S  DAY. 
492-  Sabbath  Morning.       '  L.  M. 

COME,  dearest  Lord,  and  bless  this  day, 
Come,  bear  our  thoughts,  from  earth  away; 
Now,  let  our  noblest  passions  rise. 
With  ardour  to  tlieir  native  skies. 

2  Come,  Holy  Spirit,  all  divine, 
With  rays  of  light  uj)on  us  shine ; 
And  let  our  waiting  souls  be  blessed, 
On  this  sweet  day  of  sacred  rest. 

3  Then,  when  our  Sabbaths  here  are  o^er, 
And  we  arrive  on  Canaan's  shore. 
With  all  the  ransomed  we  shall  spend 
A  Sabbath  which  shall  never  end. 

493  The  Sabbath  a  Delight.  S.  M, 

WELCOME,  sweet  day  of  rest, 
That  saw  the  Lord  arise ; 
Welcome  to  this  reviving  breast, 
And  these  rejoicing  eyes. 

2  The  King  himself  comes  near, 

And  feasts  His  saints  to-day ; 
Here  we  may  sit,  and  see  Him  here, 
And  love  and  praise  and  pray. 

3  My  willing  soul  would  stay 

In  such  a  frame  as  this. 
And  sit  and  sing  herself  away 
To  everlasting  bliss. 

494  Enjoyment  of  the  Sabbath.  L.  M. 

ANOTHEE  six  days'  work  is  done, 
Another  Sabbath  is  begun ; 
Keturn,  my  soul,  enjoy  thy  rest. 
Improve  the  day  thy  God  hath  blessed. 


THE  lord's  day.  475 

2  O !  that  our  tliouglits  and  thanks  may  rise 
As  grateful  incense  to  the  skies ; 

And  draw  from  heaven  that  sweet  repose, 
Which  none  but  he  that  feels  it  knows. 

3  This  heavenly  calm  w^ithin  the  breast, 
Is  the  dear  pledge  of  glorious  rest. 
Which  for  the  church  of  God  remains, 
The  end  of  cares,  the  end  of  pains. 

4  In  holy  duties  let  the  day, 
In  holy  pleasures,  pass  away ; 
How  sweet  a  Sabbath  thus  to  spend, 
In  hope  of  one  that  ne'er  shall  end ! 

495  The  Eternal  Sabbath.  L.  M. 

THIXE  earthly  Sabbaths,  Lord,  ^ve  love. 
But  there  's  a  nobler  rest  above ; 
To  that  our  longing  souls  aspire 
With  ardent  love  and  strong  desire. 

2  In  Thy  blest  kingdom  we  shall  be 
From  every  mortal  trouble  free  ; 

No  groans  shall  mingle  with  the  songs, 
Which  w^arble  from  immortal  tongues. 

3  No  rude  alarms  of  raging  foes. 
No  cares  to  break  the  long  repose, 
No  midnight  shade,  no  clouded  sun, 
But  sacred,  high,  eternal  noon. 

4  O  !  long  expected  day,  begin  ; 
Dawn  on  this  world  of  woe  and  sin  : 
Fain  would  we  leave  this  w^eary  road. 
And  sleep  in  death,  and  rest  in  God. 

496  Resurrection  of  Christ  on  the  Sabbath.  S.  M. 

TO-DAY  the  Saviour  rose. 
Our  Jesus  left  the  dead  ; 
He  conquered  our  malignant  foes, 
And  Satan  captive  led. 


476  PARTICULAR   SEASONS. 

'J.  lie  left  His  glorious  throne, 

To  make  our  peace  with  God ; 
Blessings  for  ever  on  His  name, 
He  bought  us  with  His  blood. 

o  For  us,  His  life  He  paid. 
For  us  the  law  fulfilled ; 
On  Him  our  load  of  guilt  was  laid ; 
We  by  His  stripes  are  healed. 

4  Ye  saints  adore  His  name, 

Who  hath  such  mercy  shown ; 
Ye  sinners,  love  the  bleeding  Lamb, 
And  make  His  praises  known. 

497  Lord's  Day  Evening.  C.  M. 

FREQUENT  the  day  of  God  returns, 
To  shed  its  quickening  beams ; 
And  yet  how  slow  devotion  burns ; 
How  languid  are  its  flames ! 

2  Accept  our  faint  attempts  to  love  ; 

Our  frailties,  Lord,  forgive  : 
We  would  be  like  Thy  saints  above. 
And  praise  Thee  w^hile  we  live. 

3  Increase,  O  Lord,  our  faith  and  hope, 

And  fit  us  to  ascend 
Where  the  assembly  ne'er  breaks  up, 
The  Sabbath  ne'er  shall  end. 

4  Where  we  shall  breathe  in  heavenly  air. 

With  heavenly  lustre  shine  ; 
Before  the  throne  of  God  appear. 
And  feast  on  love  divine. 

498  Sabbath  Evening.  7s. 

SOFTLY  fades  the  twilight  ray 
Of  the  holy  Sabbath  day ; 
Gently  as  life's  setting  sun. 
When  the  Christian's  course  is  run. 


THE    LOr.D^S    DAY.  477 

2  Peace  is  on  the  world  abroad ; 
'Tis  the  holy  peace  of  God ; 
Symbol  of  the  peace  within, 
When  the  spirit  rests  from  sin. 

3  Still  the  Spirit  lingers  near, 
Where  the  evening  worshipper 
Seeks  communion  with  the  skies, 
Pressing  onward  to  the  prize. 

4  Saviour,  may  our  Sabbaths  be 
Days  of  peace  and  joy  in  Thee ! 
Till  in  heaven  our  souls  repose. 
Where  the  Sabbath  ne'er  shall  close. 

499  The  Lord's  Day  Morning.  6s  &  8s, 

WELCOME,  delightful  morn, 
T  T     Thou  day  of  sacred  rest, 
We  hail  Thy  kind  return, 

Lord,  make  these  rnoments  blessed ; 
From  the  low  train  of  mortal  tovs 
We  soar  to  reach  immortal  joys. 

2  Now  may  the  King  descend. 

And  fill  His  throne  of  grace ; 
Thy  sceptre,  Lord,  extend. 

While  saints  address  Thy  face ; 
Let  sinners  feel  Thy  quickening  word, 
And  learn  to  know  and  fear  the  Lord. 

o  Descend,  celestial  Dove, 

With  all  Thy  quickening  powers, 
Disclose  a  Saviour's  love. 

And  bless  these  sacred  hours ; 
Then  shall  our  souls  new  life  obtain, 
Nor  Sabbaths  be  bestowed  in  vain. 


478  PARTICULAR   SEASONS. 

500  Captivity  Captive.  6s  &  8s 

THE  happy  morn  is  come ; 
Triumphant  o'er  the  grave, 
The  Saviour  leaves  the  tomb, 

Abnighty  now  to  save : 
Captivity  is  captive  led, 
For  Jesus  liveth,  who  was  dead. 

2  Who  now  accuseth  them 

For  whom  the  Surety  died  ? 
Or  who  shall  those  condemn 

Whom  God  hath  justified? 
Captivity  is  captive  led, 
For  Jesus  liveth,  who  was  dead. 

3  The  ransom  Christ  hath  paid. 

The  glorious  work  is  done ;  v 

On  Him  our  help  is  laid. 

By  Him  our  victory  won ; 
Captivity  is  captive  led. 
For  Jesus  liveth,  who  was  dead. 

4  All  hail,.  trium23hant  Lord ! 

The  resurrection.  Thou ! 
All  hail,  incarnate  Lord! 

Before  Thy  throne  we  bow : 
Captivity  is  captive  led. 
For  Jesus  liveth,  who  was  dead. 

501  Sabbatic  Blessing.  C.  M. 

BLEST  day !  thine  hours  too  soon  will  cease ; 
Yet,  while  they  gently  roll, 
.     Breathe,  heavenly  Spirit,  source  of  peace, 
A  Sabbath  o'er  my  soul. 

2  When  will  my  pilgrimage  be  done, 
The  world's  long  week  be  o'er. 
That  Sabbath  dawn  which  needs  no  sun, 
That  day  which  fades  no  more? 


THANKSGIVING.  479 

502  "There  Remaineth  a  Rest."  C.  M. 

COME,  let  us  join  with  one  accord 
In  hymns  around  the  thi'one  ; 
Til  is  is  the  day  our  rising  Lord 
Hath  made,  and  called  His  own. 

2  This  is  the  day  that  God  hath  blessed, 

The  brightest  of  the  seven, 
Type  of  that  everlasting  rest 
The  saints  enjoy  in  heaven. 

3  Then  let  us  in  His  name  sing  on, 

And  hasten  to  that  day 
When  our  Redeemer  shall  come  down, 
And  shadows  j^ass  away. 

4  Not  one,  but  all  our  days  below, 

Let  us  in  hymns  employ ; 
And  in  our  Lord  rejoicing,  go 
To  His  eternal  joy. 

THANKSGIVING. 

503  National  Thanksgiving.  L.  M. 

GOD  of  the  passing  year,  to  Thee 
Our  hymn  of  gratitude  we  raise ; 
AVitli.  swelling  heart  and  bending  knee. 
We  offer  Thee  our  song  of  praise. 

2  Webless  Thy  name,  almighty  God, 

For  all  the  kindness  Thou  hast  shown 
To  this  fair  land  our  fathers  trod. 
This  land  we  fondly  call  our  own. 

3  Here  freedom  spreads  her  banner  wide. 

And  casts  her  soft  and  hallowed  ray ; 
For  Thou  our  country's  arms  didst  guide, 
And  lead  them  on  their  conquering  way. 

4  We  praise  Thee,  that  the  gospel  light, 

Through  all  our  land  its  radiance  sheds ; 


480  PARTICULAR    SEASONS. 

Scatters  the  shades  of  error's  niglit, 

And  heavenly  blessings  round  us  spreads. 

5  When  foes  without,  and  foes  within, 

With  threatening  ills  our  land  have  pressed, 
Thou  hast  our  nation's  bulwark  been, 
And,  smiling,  sent  us  peaceful  rest. 

6  O  God,  preserve  us  in  Thy  fear. 

In  troublous  times  our  Helper  be ; 
Diffuse  Thy  truth's  bright  precepts  here. 
And  may  we  worship  only  Thee. 

504  Praise  for  National  Blessings.  7s. 

SWELL  the  anthem,  raise  the  song ; 
Praises  to  our  God  belong ; 
Saints  and  angels  join  to  sing 
Praise  to  heaven's  almighty  King. 

2  Blessings  from  His  liberal  hand, 
Pour  around  this  hap|)y  land; 
Let  our  hearts,  beneath  His  sway. 
Hail  the  bright  triumphant  day. 

3  Now  to  Thee  our  joys  ascend. 

Thou  hast  been  our  heavenly  Friend : 
Guarded  by  Thy  mighty  power. 
Peace  and  freedom  bless  our  shore. 

4  Here,  beneath  a  virtuous  sway. 
May  we  cheerfully  obey  ; 
Never  feel  a  tyrant's  rod, 
Ever  own  and  worship  God. 

5  Hark !  the  voice  of  nature  sings 
Praises,  to  the  King  of  kings  ; 
Let  us  join  the  choral  song. 
And  the  heavenly  notes  prolong. 


HUMILIATION.  481 

HUMILIATION. 

505  Humiliation  for  National  Sins.        C.  M. 

SEE,  gracious  God,  before  Thy  throne, 
Thy  mourning  people  bend ; 
'Tis  on  Thy  sovereign  grace  alone, 
Our  humble  hopes  depend. 

2  Tremendous  judgments  from  Thy  hand, 
Thy  dreadful  power  display ; 
Yet  mercy  spares  this  guilty  land. 
And  still  we  live  to  pray. 

8  What  numerous  crimes  increasing  rise, 
Through  this  apostate  land ! 
What  land  so  favoured  of  the  skies. 
Yet  thoughtless  of  Thy  hand  ? 

4  How  changed,  alas !  are  truths  divine, 

For  error,  guilt  and  shame ! 
What  impious  numbers,  bold  in  sin, 
Disgrace  the  Christian  name ! 

5  Regardless  of  Thy  smile  or  frown. 

Their  pleasures  they  require  ; 
And  sink  with  gay  indifference  down 
To  everlasting  fire. 

6  O !  turn  us,  turn  us,  mighty  Lord, 

By  rich  and  sovereign  grace : 
Then  shall  our  hearts  obey  Thy  word, 
And  humbly  seek  Thy  face. 

7  Then  should  insulting  foes  invade, 

We  shall  not  sink  in  fear ; 
Secure  of  never-failing  aid, 
If  God,  our  God  is  near. 

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482  PAKTICULAE   SEASONS. 

506  Prayer  for  Couxtry.  L.  M. 

ON  Tliee,  O  Lord,  our  God,  we  call, 
Before  Thy  throne  devoutly  fall ; 
Oh,  whither  should  the  helpless  fly  ? 
To  whom  but  Thee  direct  their  cry  ? 

2  Lord,  we  repent,  we  weep,  we  mourn. 
To  our  forsaken  God  we  turn ; 

Oh,  S23are  our  guilty  country,  spare 

The  Church  Thine  hand  hath  planted  here  ! 

3  AVe  plead  Thy  grace,  indulgent  God! 
We  plead  Thy  Son's  atoning  blood ; 
We  plead  Thy  gracious  ]3romises ; 
And  are  they  unavailing  pleas  ?^ 

4  These  pleas,  presented  at  Thy  throne. 
Have  brought  ten  thousand  blessings  down 
On  guilty  lands  in  helj)less  woe : 

Let  them  prevail  to  save  us,  too. 

507  Humiliation.  C.  M. 

GREAT  King  of  nations  hear  our  prayer, 
While  at  Thy  feet  we  fall, 
.  And  humbly  with  united  cry 
To  Thee  for  mercy  call. 

2  The  guilt  is  ours,  but  grace  is  Thine ; 

Oh  turn  us  not  away. 
But  hear  us  from  Thy  lofty  throne, 
And  help  us  when  we  pray. 

3  With  one  consent  we  meekly  bow 

Beneath  Thy  chast'ning  hand. 
And,  pouring  forth  confession  meet. 
Mourn  with  our  mourning  land. 

4  With  pitying  eye  behold  our  need. 

As  thus  we  lift  our  prayer ; 
*' Correct  us  in  Thy  judgment.  Lord, 
But  in  Thy  mercy  spare." 


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NEW   YEAR.  483 

NEW  YEAE. 

508  The  New  Year.  7s. 
1T7HILE  with  ceaseless  course  the  sun 

f  y     Hasted  through  the  former  year, 
Many  souls  their  race  have  run, 
Never  more  to  meet  us  here ; 
Fixed  in  their  eternal  state, 
They  have  done  with  all  below; 
We  a  little  longer  wait, 
But  how  little  none  can  know. 

2  As  the  winged  arrow  flies 
Speedily  the  mark  to  find ; 

As  the  lightning  from  the  skies 
Darts,  and  leaves  no  trace  behind : 
Swiftly  thus  our  fleeting  days 
Bear  us  down  life's  rapid  streaiji ; 
Upward,  Lord,  our  spirits  raise ; 
All  below  is  but  a  dream. 

3  Thanks  for  mercies  past  receive, 
Pardon  of  our  sins  renew ; 
Teach  us  henceforth  how  to  live, 
With  eternity  in  view. 

Bless  Thy  word  to  young  and  old. 
Fill  us  with  a  Saviour's  love ; 
And  when  life's  short  tale  is  told, 
May  we  dwell  with  Thee  above. 

509  The  New  Year.  C.  M. 

Gi  OD  of  our  life,  Thy  various  praise 
I"  Let  mortal  voices  sound ; 
Thy  hand  revolves  our  fleeting  days. 
And  brings  the  seasons  round. 

2  To  Thee,  shall  annual  incense  rise, 
Our  Father  and  our  Friend ; 
While  annual  mercies  from  the  skies 
In  genial  showers  descend. 


484  PARTICULAR   SEASONS. 

3  In  every  scene  of  life,  Thy  care, 

In  every  age,  we  see ; 
And  constant  as  Thy  favours  are, 
•  So  let  our  praises  be. 

4  Still  may  Thy  love,  in  every  scene. 

To  every  age  appear ; 
And  let  the  same  comj^assion  deign 
To  bless  the  opening  year. 

5  O !  keep  this  foolish  heart  of  mine 

From  anxious  passions  free. 
Teach  me  each  comfort  to  resig^n, 
And  trust  my  all  to  Thee. 

6  If  mercy  smile,  let  mercy  bring 

My  wandering  soul  to  God ; 
And  in  affliction  I  shall  sing, 
If  Thou  wilt  bless  the  rod. 

510  The  New  Year.  L.  M. 

GEEAT  God,  we  sing  Thy  mighty  hand. 
By  which  supported  still  we  stand  : 
The  opening  year  Thy  mercy  shows ; 
Let  mercy  crown  it  till  it  close. 

2  By  day,  by  night,  at  home,  abroad. 
Still  we  are  guarded  by  our  God ; 
By  His  incessant  bounty  fed, 

By  His  unerring  counsels  led. 

3  With  grateful  hearts  the  past  we  own ; 
The  future,  all  to  us  unknown. 

We  to  Thy  guardian  care  commit, 
And  peaceful  leave  before  Thy  feet. 

4  In  scenes  exalted  or  depressed. 

Be  Thou  our  joy  and  Thou  our  rest; 
Thy  goodness  all  our  hopes  shall  raise, 
Adored  through  all  our  changing  days. 


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SEASONS   OF   THE   YEAR.  485 

5  When  death  shall  interrupt  our  songs, 
And  seal  in  silence  mortal  tongues, 
Our  helper,  God,  in  whom  we  trust, 
In  better  worlds  our  souls  shall  boast. 

511  New  Year.  5«,  lis. 

CiOME,  let  us  anew 
J    Our  journey  pursue, 
Koll  round  wdth  the  year, 
And  never  stand  still  till  the  Master  appear. 
His  adorable  will 
Let  us  gladly  fulfil. 
And  our  talents  improve 
By  the  patience  of  hope,  and  the  labour  of  love. 

2  Our  life  is  a  dream  ; 

Our  time,  as  a  stream, 
Glides  swiftly  away, — 
And  the  fugitive  moment  refuses  to  stay : 
The  arrow  is  flow^n, 
The  moment  is  gone. 
The  millennial  year 
Rushes  on  to  our  view,  and  eternity  's  here. 

o  Oh,  that  each  in  the  day 

Of  Thy  coming,  may  say, 

"  I  have  fought  my  w^ay  through,        [do  !" 
I  have  finished  the  work  Thou  didst  give  me  to 

Oh,  that  each  from  Thee,  Lord, 

May  receive  the  glad  word, 

"  Well  and  faithfully  done. 
Enter  into  My  joy  and  sit  down  on  My  throne!" 

SEASONS  OF  THE  YEAK. 

512  The  Seasons.  L.  M. 

ETERNAL  Source  of  every  joy, 
Well  may  Thy  praise  our  lij^s  employ, 
A\  hile  in  Thy  temple  we  appear, 
To  hail  thee,  Sovereign  of  the  year. 

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486  PARTICULAR   SEASONS. 

2  Seasons,  and  months,  and  weeks,  and  days, 
Demand  successive  songs  of  praise ; 

And  be  the  grateful  homage  paid. 
With  morning  light  and  evening  shade. 

3  Here  in  Thy  house  let  incense  rise, 
And  circling  Sabbaths  bless  our  eyes. 
Till  to  those  lofty  heights  we  soar, 
Where  days  and  years  revolve  no  more. 

CHARITABLE  OCCASIONS. 
513  Collections  foe  the  Poor.  C.  M. 

B EIGHT  Source  of  everlasting  love  ! 
To  Thee  our  souls  we  raise ; 
And  to  Thy  sovereign  bounty  rear 
A  monument  of  praise. 

2  Thy  mercy  gilds  the  path  of  life, 

With  every  cheering  ray  : 
Kindly  restrains  the  rising  tear, 
Or  wipes  that  tear  away. 

3  When  sunk  in  guilt,  our  souls  approached 

The  borders  of  despair. 
Thy  grace,  through  Jesus'  blood,  proclaimed 
A  free  salvation  near. 

4  What  shall  we  render,  bounteous  Lord ! 

For  all  the  grace  we  see  ? 
Alas !  the  goodness  we  can  yield 
Extendeth  not  to  Thee. 

5  To  tents  of  wo,  to  beds  of  pain. 

Our  cheerful  feet  repair ; 
And,  with  the  gifts  Thy  hand  bestows, 
Relieve  the  mourner's  care. 

6  The  widow's  heart  shall  sing  for  joy, 

The  orphan  shall  be  fed ; 
The  hungering  soul  we  '11  gladly  point 
To  Christ,  the  living  bread. 


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CHAEITABLE   OCCASIONS.  487 

51 J  Bible  and  Tract  Distribution.         C.  M. 

GO  to  the  heart  with  sin  oppressed, 
And  dry  the  sorrowing  tear ; 
Extract  the  thorn  that  wounds  the  breast, 
The  drooping  spirit  cheer. 

2  Go,  s])read  the  page  of  truth  divine 

Before  the  sinner's  eyes ; 
Go,  tender  him  the  word  of  life 
Descending  from  the  skies. 

3  Portray  the  joys  that  thrill  through  heaven, 

When  sinners  turn  to  God ; 
And  humbly  seek  eternal  life, 
Through  Christ's  atoning  blood. 

51o  Christian  Liberality.  C.  M. 

I)ICH  are  the  joys  that  cannot  die, 
\j  With  God  laid  up  in  store ; 
Treasures  beyond  the  changing  sky 
Brighter  than  golden  ore. 

2  The  seeds  which  piety  and  love 

Have  scattered  here  below. 
In  the  fair,  fertile  fields  above. 
To  ample  harvests  grow. 

3  The  mite  my  willing  hands  can  give 

At  Jesus'  feet  I  lay ; 
Grace  shall  the  humble  gift  receive. 
Abounding  grace  repay. 

516  Love  to  our  Neighbour.  C.  M. 

FATHER  of  mercies,  send  Thy  grace, 
All-powerful  from  above. 
To  form,  in  our  obedient  souls. 
The  image  of  Thy  love. 

2  Oh !  may  our  sympathizing  breasts 
That  generous  pleasure  know. 
Kindly  to  share  in  others'  joy, 
And  weep  for  others'  wo. 


488  PARTICULAE   CLASSES. 

3  So  Jesus  looked  on  dying  men, 

When  throned  above  the  skies ; 
And  mid  th'  embraces  of  Thy  love, 
He  felt  compassion  rise. 

4  On  wings  of  love  the  Saviour  flew. 

To  raise  us  from  the  ground  ; 
And  gave  His  own  most  precious  blood, 
A  balm  for  every  wound. 

517  The  Liberal  Soul.  C.  M. 

t)LEST  is  the  man  whose  softening  heart 
)  Feels  all  another's  pain  ; 
To  whom  the  supplicating  eye 
Is  never  raised  in  vain. 

2  He  spreads  his  kind,  supporting  arms 

To  every  child  of  grief: 
His  secret  bounty  largely  flows. 
And  brings  unasked  relief. 

3  To  gentle  offices  of  love 

His  feet  are  never  slow : 
He  views,  through  mercy's  melting  eye, 
A  brother  in  a  foe. 

4  His  breast  expands  with  generous  warmth, 

A  stranger's  woes  to  feel; 
And  bleeds  in  pity  o'er  the  wound 
He  wants  the  power  to  heal. 

PAETICULAE  CLASSES. 

THE  YOUNG. 

518  Christ  Precious.  lis. 

HOW  loving  is  Jesus,  who  came  from  the  sky, 
In  tenderest  pity,  for  sinners  to  die ; 
His  hands  and  His  feet  were  nailed  to  the  tree. 
And  all  this  He  suffered  for  you  and  for  me. 


THE    YOUNG.  489 

2  How  precious  is  Jesus  to  all  who  believe ; 
And  out  of  His  fulness  what  grace  they  receive; 
When  weak  He  supports  them,  when  erring  He 

guides ; 
And  every  thing  needful  He  kindly  provides. 

3  Oh !  give  then  to  Jesus  your  earliest  days ; 
They  only  are  blessed  who  walk  in  His  ways ; 
In  life  and  in  death  He  will  still  be  your  friend, 
For  whom  Jesus  lovetli  He  loves  to  the  end. 

519  Importance  of  Early  Religion.        L.  M. 
VTOW,  in  the  heat  of  youthful  blood, 

li    Remember  your  Creator,  God  i 
Behold,  the  months  come  hastening  on, 
When  you  shall  say,  "  My  joys  are  gone.'' 
2  Eternal  King,  I  fear  Thy  name ; 
Teach  me  to  know  how  frail  I  am ; 
And  when  my  soul  must  hence  remove, 
Give  me  a  mansion  in  Thy  love. 

520  Prayer  for  Youth.  C.  M. 

BESTOW,  dear  Lord,  upon  our  youth 
The  gift  of  saving  grace ; 
And  let  the  seed  of  sacred  truth 
Fall  in  a  fruitful  place. 

2  Grace  is  a  plant,  where'er  it  grows. 

Of  pure  and  heavenly  root : 
But  fairest  in  the  youngest  shows, 
And  yields  the  sweetest  fruit. 

3  Ye  careless  ones,  O  hear  betimes 

The  voice  of  sovereign  love ; 
Your  youth  is  stained  with  many  crimes, 
But  mercy  reigns  above. 

4  True,  you  are  young,  but  there 's  a  stone 

Within  the  youngest  breast ; 
Or  half  the  crimes  which  you  have  done 
Would  rob  you  of  your  rest. 


490  PAETICULAR    CLASSES. 

5  For  you  the  public  prayer  is  made, 

O  join  the  public  prayer; 
For  you  the  secret  tear  is  shed, 
O  shed  yourselves  a  tear. 

6  We  pray^that  you  may  early  prove 

The  Spirit's  power  to  teach ; 

You  cannot  be  too  young  to  love 

That  Jesus  whom  we  preach. 

521  Youth  the  best  Time  to  Serve  the  Lord.  C.  M. 

AMIDST  the  cheerful  bloom  of  youth, 
With  ardent  zeal  pursue 
The  ways  of  piety  and  truth, 
With  death  and  heaven  in  view. 

2  Fair  wisdom's  paths  with  sweets  are  strewed. 

And  pleasures  all  refined ; 
There  joys  divine  are  shed  abroad. 
That  suit  the  immortal  mind. 

3  Youth  is  the  most  accepted  time. 

To  love  and  serve  the  Lord ; 
A  flower,  presented  in  its  prime. 
Will  much  delight  afford 

4  He  '11  crown  with  peace  your  rising  years. 

And  make  your  fruit  increase ; 
Will  guide  you  through  this  vale  of  tears. 
And  bid  your  sorrows  cease. 

5  Give  Him  the  morning  of  your  days. 

And  be  for  ever  blest ; 
'Tis  none  but  those  in  wisdom's  ways 
Enjoy  substantial  rest. 

522  Early  Piety.  S.  M. 

BY  cool  Siloam's  shady  rill 
How  sweet  the  lily  grows  ; 
How  sweet  the  breath  beneath  the  hill 
Of  Sharon's  dewy  rose. 


THE    YOUXG.  491 

2  And  such  the  child  whose  early  feet 

The  paths  of  peace  have  trod ; 
Whose  secret  heart,  with  iiifiiience  sweet, 
Is  upward  drawn  to  God. 

3  By  cool  Siloam's  shady  rill 

The  lily  must  decay ; 
The  rose  that  blooms  beneath  the  hill 
Must  shortly  fade  away. 

4  And  soon,  too  soon,  the  wintry  hour 

Of  man's  maturer  age, 
May  shake  the  soul  with  sorrow's  power, 
And  stormy  passion's  rage. 

5  O  Thou,  whose  infancy  was  found 

With  heavenly  ray  to  shine, 
Whose  years,  with  changeless  virtue  crowned. 
Were  all  alike  divine ; 

6  Dependent  on  Thy  bounteous  breath. 

We  seek  Thy  grace  alone. 
In  childhood,  manhood,  and  in  death. 
To  keep  us  still  Thy  own. 

523  Prayer  of  Youth.  S.  M. 

WITH  humble  heart  and  tongue, 
Our  God,  to  Thee  we  pray  ; 
O  make  us  learn  while  we  are  young, 
How  we  may  cleanse  our  way. 

2  Make  us,  unguarded  youth. 

The  objects  of  Thy  care ; 
Help  us  to  choose  the  way  of  truth. 
And  fly  from  every  snare. 

3  Our  hearts  to  folly  prone. 

Renew  by  power  divine ; 
Unite  them  to  Thyself  tilone, 
And  make  us  wholly  Thine. 


492  PARTICULAR    CLASSES. 

4  O  let  Thy  word  of  grace 

Our  warmest  thoughts  employ; 
Be  this,  through  all  our  following  days, 
Our  treasure  and  our  joy. 

5  To  what  Thy  laws  impart, 

Be  our  whole  soiil  inclined ; 
O  let  them  dwell  within  our  heart, 
And  sanctify  our  mind. 

6  May  Thy  young  servants  learn, 

By  these,  to  cleanse  their  way ;. 
And  may  we  here  the  path  discern 
That  leads  to  endless  day. 

524  Prayer  for  the  Children  of  the  Church.  L.  M. 

DEAR  Saviour,  if  these  lambs  should  stray 
From  Thy  secure  inclosure's  bound, 
And  lured  by  worldly  joys  away. 
Among  the  thoughtless  crowd  be  found ; 

2  Bemember  still  that  they  are  Thine, 
That  Thy  dear  sacred  name  they  bear; 
Think  that  the  seal  of  love  divine. 
The  sign  of  covenant  grace,  they  wear. 

3  In  all  their  erring,  sinful  years, 
O  let  them  ne'er  forgotten  be ; 
Bemember  all  the  prayers  and  tears. 
Which  made  them  consecrate  to  Thee. 

4  And  when  these  lips  no  more  can  pray. 
These  eyes  can  weep  for  them  no  more. 
Turn  Thou  their  feet  from  folly's  way. 
The  wanderers  to  Thy  fold  restore. 

525  Death  of  a  Youth.  C.  M. 

WHEN  blooming  youth  is  snatched  away 
By  death's  resistless  hand. 
Our  hearts  the  mournful  tribute  pay 
Which  pity  must  demand. 


SEAMEN.  493 

2  While  pity  prompts  the  rising  sigh, 
O  may  this  truth,  impressed 
With  awtiil  power — I  too  must  die — 
Sink  deep  in  every  breast. 

8  Let  this  vain  world  delude  no  more ; 
Behold  the  gaping  tomb  ; 
It  bids  us  seize  the  present  hour; 
To-morrow  death  may  come. 
4  The  voice  of  this  alarming  scene 
Let  everv  heart  obev ; 
Nor  be  the  heavenly  warning  vain 
Which  calls  to  watch  and  pray. 

SEAMEN. 

526  Far  at  Sea.  8s,  4s. 

STAE  of  peace  to  wanderers  weary. 
Bright  the  beams  that  smile  on  me ; 
Cheer  the  j^ilot's  vision  dreary, 
Far,  far  at  sea. 

2  Star  of  hope,  gleam  o'er  the  billow, 

Bless  the  soul  that  sighs  for  Thee, 
Bless  the  sailor's  lonely  pillow. 
Far,  far  at  sea. 

3  Star  of  faith,  when  winds  are  mocking 

All  his  toil,  he  flies  to  Thee ; 
Save  him,  on  the  billows  rocking. 
Far,  far  at  sea. 

4  Star  divine.  Oh !  safely  guide  him. 

Bring  the  wanderer  home  to  Thee ; 
Sore  temptations  long  have  tried  him, 
Far,  far  at  sea. 

527  '  At  Sea.  7s. 

TOSSED  upon  the  raging  billow. 
Sweet  it  is,  O  Lord,  to  know 
Thou  didst  bless  a  sailor's  pillow. 
And  canst  feel  a  sailor's  woe. 

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494  PARTICULAR    CLASSES. 

2  Never  slumbering,  never  sleeping, 

Though  the  night  be  dark  and  drear, 
Thou  the  faithful  watch  art  keeping, 
"  All,  all's  well/'  Thy  constant  cheer. 

3  Thou  canst  calm  the  raging  ocean, 

All  its  noise  and  tumult  still ; 
Hush  the  tempest's  wild  commotion 
At  the  bidding  of  Thy  will. 

4  Thus  my  heart  the  hope  will  cherish, 

While  to  Thee  I  lift  my  eyes ; 
Thou  wilt  save  me  ere  I  perish, 
Thou  wilt  hear  the  sailor's  cry. 

528  Prayer  for  Seamen.  C.  M. 

WE  come,  O  Lord,  before  Thy  throne, 
And  with  united  plea. 
We  meet  and  pray  for  those  who  roam 
Far  off  upon  the  sea. 

2  Oh  may  the  Holy  Spirit  bow 

The  sailor's  heart  to  Thee, 
Till  tears  of  deep  repentance  flow 
Like  rain-drops  on  the  sea. 

3  Then  may  a  Saviour's  dying  love 

Pour  peace  into  his  breast. 
And  waft  him  to  the  port  above 
Of  everlasting  rest. 

SABBATH  SCHOOLS. 

529  Happy  Land.  6s,  4s. 

THEEE  is  a  happy  land. 
Far,  far  away, 
Where  saints  in  glory  stand. 

Bright,  bright  as  day ; 
Oh,  how  they  sweetly  sing, 
Worthy  is  our  Saviour  King, 
Loud  let  His  praises  ring, 
Praise,  praise  for  aye. 


SABBATH    SCHOOLS.  495 


o 


Come  to  that  liappy  laud, 

Come,  come  away ; 
AVliy  will  ye  doubting  stand. 

Why  still  delay  ? 
Oh,  we  shall  happy  be. 
When,  from  sin  and  sorrow  free, 
Lord,  we  shall  live  with  Thee, 

Blest,  blest  for  aye. 

3  Bright,  in  that  happy  land, 

Beams  every  eye ; 
Kept  by  a  Father's  hand, 

Love  cannot  die. 
Oh  then  to  glory  run. 
Be  a  crown  and  kingdom*  won  ; 
And  bright,  above  tlie  sun. 

We  reign  for  aye. 

530  Children  in  Heaven.  8s,  6s. 

ABOUND  the  throne  of  God  in  heav'n 
Thousands  of  children  stand. 
Children  whose  sins  are  all  forgiv'n, 
A  holy,  happy  band. 

Singing  glory,  glory,  glory  be  to 
God  on  high. 

2  In  flowing  robes  of  spotless  white 

See  every  one  arrayed ; 
Dwelling  in  everlasting  light. 
And  joys  that  never  fade. 
Singing,  &c. 

3  AVhat  brought  them  to  that  world  above  ? 

That  heav'n  so  bright  and  fair, 
Where  all  is  peace,  and  joy,  and  love ; 
How  came  those  children  there  ? 
Singing,  &c. 


496  PAETICULAE   CLASSES. 

4  Because  the  Saviour  shed  His  blood, 
To  wash  away  their  sin ; 
Bathed  in  that  pure  and  precious  flood, 
Behold  them  white  and  clean ! 
Singing,  &c. 

o  On  earth  they  sought  the  Saviour's  grace. 
On  earth  they  loved  His  name ; 
So  now  they  see  His  blessed  face. 
And  stand  before  the  Lamb, 
Singing,  &c. 

531  With  Jesus.  7s,  6s. 

I  WANT  to  be  with  Jesus, 
And  with  the  angels  stand, 
A  crown  upon  my  forehead, 
A  harp  within  my  hand ; 
There,  right  before  my  Saviour, 

So  glorious  and  so  bright, 
I  'd  wake  the  sweetest  music, 
And  praise  him  day  and  night. 

2  I  never,  would  be  weary. 

Nor  ever  shed  a  tear. 
Nor  ever  know  a  sorrow. 

Nor  ever  feel  a  fear ; 
But  blessed,  pure,  and  holy, 

I  'd  dwell  in  Jesus'  sight. 
And  with  ten  thousand  thousands 

Praise  Him  both  day  and  night. 

3  I  know  I'm  weak  and  sinful. 

But  Jesus  will  forgive ; 
For  many  little  children 

Have  gone  to  heav'n  to  live : 
Dear  Saviour,  when  I  languish. 

And  lay  me  down  to  die. 
Oh  send  a  shining  angel, 

And  bear  me  to  the  sky. 


n 


SABBATH   SCHOOLS.  497 

4  Oh,  there  I  *11  be  with  Jesus,  • 

Among  the  angels  stand, 
A  crown  upon  my  forehead, 

A  harp  within  my  hand ; 
And  there,  before  Thee,  Saviour, 

So  glorious  and  so  bright, 
I  '11  join  the  heavenly  music. 

And  praise  Thee  day  and  night. 

532  Story  of  the  Lamb.  8s  &  7s. 

CHILDREN,  hear  the  melting  story 
Of  the  Lamb  that  once  was  slain ; 
'Tis  the  Lord  of  life  and  glory ; 
Shall  He  plead  with  you  in  vain  ? 
O,  receive  Him, 
And  salvation  now  obtain. 

2  All  your  sins  to  Him  confessing 
Who  is  ready  to  forgive, 
Seek  the  Saviour's  richest  blessing ; 
On  His  precious  name  believe : 
He  is  waiting ; 
Will  you  not  His  grace  receive  ? 

533  Children  Worshiping.  L.  M. 

LORD,  how  delightful  'tis  to  see 
A  whole  assembly  worship  Thee : 
At  once  they  sing,  at  once  they  pray ; 
They  hear  of  heaven,  and  learn  the  way. 

2  I  have  been  there,  and  still  would  go, 
'Tis  like  a  little  heaven  below  ; 

Not  all  that  earth  and  sin  can  say 
Shall  tempt  me  to  forget  this  day. 

3  O  write  upon  my  mem'ry.  Lord, 
The  text  and  doctrine  of  Thy  word ; 
That  I  may  break  Thy  laws  no  more, 
But  love  Thee  better  than  before. 

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498  PARTICULAR   CLASSES. 

4  With  thoughts 'of  Christ  and  things  divine 
Fill  \x])  this  sinful  heart  of  mine ; 
That,  hoping  pardon  through  His  blood, 
I  may  lie  down  and  wake  with  Gqd. 

534  The  Good  Shepherd.  lis  &  8s. 

I  THINK,  when  I  read  that  swe^t  story  of  old, 
When  Jesus  was  here  among  men, 
How  He  called  little  children  ^s  lambs  to  His  fold, 
I  should  like  to  have  been  with  them  then. 

2  I  wish  that  His  hands  had  been  placed  on  my  head. 

That  His  arms  had  been  thrown  around  me. 
And  that  I  might  have  seen  His  kind  look,  when 
he  said, 
^'Let  the  little  ones  come  unto  Me." 

3  Yet  still  to  His  footstool  in  prayer  I  may  go, 

And  ask  for  a  share  in  His  love ; 
And  if  I  thus  earnestly  seek  Him  below, 
I  shall  see  Him  and  hear  Him  above, — 

4  In  that  beautiful  place  He  has  gone  to  prejDare, 

For  all  who  are  washed  and  forgiven  ; 
And  many  dear  children  are  gathering  there, 
"For  of  such  is  the  kingdom  of  heaven." 

5  I  long  for  the  joys  of  that  glorious  time. 

The  sweetest,  and  brightest,  and  best. 
When  the  dear  little  children  of  every  clime 
Shall  crowd  to  His  arms  and  be  blest. 

535  Joyfully,  joyfully.         10s. 

JOYFULLY,  joyfully  onward  we  move. 
Bound  to  the  land  of  bright  spirits  above ; 
Angelic  choristers  sing  as  we  come, 
"Joyfully,  joyfully  haste  to  your  home  :" 
Soon  w^ith  our  pilgrimage  ended  below, 
Home  to  the  land  of  bright  spirits  we  go  ; 
Pilgrims  and  strangers  no  more  shall  we  roam, 
Joyfully,  joyfully  resting  at  home. 


BAPTISM.  499 

2  Friends,  fondly  cherish'd,  have  passed  on  before, 
Waiting,  they  watch  us  apj^roachino;  the  sliore  ; 
Singing  to  cheer  us  thro'  death's  chilling  gloom, 
*' Joyfully,  joyfully  haste  to  your  home  :" 
Sounds  of  sweet  melody  tall  on  the  ear; 
Harps  of  the  blessed,  your  voices  we  hear  ; 
Rings  with  the  harmony  heaven's  high  dome, — 
"Joyfully,  joyfully  haste  to  your  home." 

3  Death  with  his  weapon  may  soon  lay  us  low, 
Safe  in  our  Saviour,  we  fear  not  the  blow ; 
Jesus  hath  broken  the  bars  of  the  tomb, 
Joyfully,  joyfully  wdll  we  go  home  : 
Bright  will  the  morn  of  eternity  dawm. 
Death  shall  be  conquered,  his  sceptre  be  gone ; 
Over  the  plains  of  blest  Canaan  we  '11  roam. 
Joyfully,  joyfully  with  Christ  at  home. 


SACRAMENTS. 

BAPTISM. 

536      Children  included  in  the  Covenant    C.  M. 
OF  Grace. 

HOW  large  the  promise,  how  divine, 
To"  Abraham  and  his  seed  ! 
"  I  '11  be  a  God  to  thee  and  thine. 
Supplying  all  their  need." 

2  The  words  of  His  extensive  love. 

From  age  to  age  endure ; 
The  Angel  of  the  covenant  proves 
And  seals  the  blessings  sure. 

3  Jesus  the  ancient  faith  confirms 

To  our  great  Father  given  ; 
He  takes  young  children  to  His  arms. 
And  calls  them  heirs  of  heaven. 


500  SACRAMENTS. 

4  Our  God !  how  faithful  are  His  ways ! 
His  love  endures  the  same ; 
Nor  from  the  promise  of  His  grace, 
Blots  out  the  children's  name.   . 

537  Children  Dedicated.  C.  M. 

NOW  let  the  children  of  the  saints 
Be  dedicate  to  God ; 
Pour  out  Thy  Spirit  on  them,  Lord, 
And  wash  them  in  Thy  blood. 

2  Thus  to  the  parents  and  their  seed 
Shall  Thy  salvation  come; 
And  numerous  households  meet  at  last 
In  one  eternal  home. 

538  God's  Blessing  Invoked  on  Baptized     S.  M. 

Children. 

GBEAT  God,  now  condescend 
To  bless  our  rising  race; 
Soon  may  their  willing  spirits  bend, 
The  subjects  of  Thy  grace. 

2  O  what  a  pure  delight 

Their  happiness  to  see  ! 
Our  warmest  wishes  all  unite 
To  lead  their  souls  to  Thee. 

3  Now  bless.  Thou  God  of  love. 

This  ordinance  divine ; 
Send  Thy  good  Spirit  from  above. 
And  make  these  children  Thine. 

539  Prayer  for  Baptized  Children.        L.  M. 

GBEAT  Saviour  who  didst  condescend 
Young  children  in  Thine  arms  to  embrace, 
Still  prove  Thyself  the  infants'  Friend, 
Baptize  them  with  Thy  cleansing  grace 


BAPTISM.  501 

2  Whilst  in  the  slippery  paths  of  youth, 
Be  Tlioii  their  Guardian  and  their  Guide, 
That  they,  directed  by  Thy  truth, 
May  never  from  Thy  precepts  slide. 

8  To  love  Thy  word  their  hearts  incline, 
To  understand  it,  light  impart : 
O  Saviour  consecrate  them  Thine, 
Take  full  possession  of  their  heart. 

540  Jesus  Receiving  Little  Children.      C.  M. 

BEHOLD,  what  condescending  love, 
Jesus  on  earth  disj^lays ; 
To  babes  and  sucklings  He  extends 
The  riches  of  His  grace. 

2  He  still  the  ancient  promise  keeps. 

To  our  forefathers  given ; 
Young  children  in  His  arms  He  takes. 
And  calls  them  heirs  of  heaven. 

3  "  Permit  them  to  approach,"  He  cries, 

"  Nor  scorn  their  humble  name ; 
For  'twas  to  bless  such  souls  as  these 
The  Lord  of  angels  came." 

4  We  bring  them,  Lord,  with  thankful  hearts, 

And  yield  them  up  to  Thee ; 
Joyful  that  we  ourselves  are  Thine, 
Thine  let  our  offspring  be. 

o  Thus,  to  the  parents  and  their  seed. 
Let  Thy  salvation  come ; 
And  numerous  households  meet  at  last, 
In  one  eternal  home. 

541  Children  Brought  to  Jesus.  C.  M. 

SEE  Israel's  gentle  Shepherd  stand 
With  all-engaging  charms ; 
Hark,  how  He  calls  the  tender  lambs. 
And  folds  them  in  His  arms! 


502  SACRAMENTS. 

2  "  Permit  tliem  to  a23proach,"  He  cries, 

"  Nor  scorn  their  humble  name, 
For  'twas  to  bless  such  souls  as  these 
The  Lord  of  angels  came." 

3  We  bring  them,  Lord,  in  thankful  hands, 

And  yield  them  up  to  Thee ; 
Joyful  that  we  ourselves  are  Thine, 
Thine  let  our  offspring  be.  ' 

542  Children  Devoted  to  God.  C.  M. 
rpHUS  saith  the  mercy  of  the  Lord, 

i    "I '11  be  a  God  to  thee! 
I  '11  bless  thy  numerous  race,  and  they 
Shall  be  a  seed  for  Me." 

2  Abraham  believed  the  promised  grace, 

And  gave  his  son  to  God ; 
But  water  seals  the  blessing  now. 
That  once  was  sealed  with  blood. 

3  Thus  later  saints,  eternal  King, 

Thine  ancient  truths  embrace  : 
To  Thee  their  infant  offspring  bring, 
And  humbly  claim  Thy  grace. 

LORD'S  SUPPER. 

543  Christ's  Dying  Love.  C.  M. 

HOW  condescending  and  how  kind 
Was  God's  eternal  Son ! 
Our  misery  reached  His  heavenly  mind, 
And  pity  brought  Him  down. 

2  When  justice,  by  our  sins  provoked, 

Drew  forth  its  dreadful  sword, 
He  gave  His  soul  up  to  the  stroke. 
Without  a  murmuring  word. 

3  He  sunk  beneath  our  heavy  woes. 

To  raise  us  to  His  throne : 


lord's  supper.  503 

There  's  ne'er  a  gift  His  hand  bestows 
But- cost  His  heart  a  groan. 

4  This  was  compassion  like  a  God, 

That  though  the  Saviour  knew 
The  price  of  pardon  was  His  blood, 
His  pity  ne'er  withdrew. 

5  Xow,  though  He  reigns  exalted  high. 

His  love  is  still  as  great : 

Well  He  remembers  Calvary, 

Nor  lets  His  saints  forget. 

6  Here  let  our  hearts  begin  to  melt, 

While  we  His  death  record, 
And,  with  our  joy  for  pardoned  guilt, 
]\Iourn  that  we  pierced  the  Lord. 

544  Self-Dedicatiox  to  God.  L.  ^I. 

LORD,  I  am  Thine,  entirely  Thine, 
Purchased  and  saved  by  blood  divine. 
With  full  consent  Thine  I  would  be. 
And  own  Thy  sovereign  right  in  me. 

2  Grant  one  poor  sinner  more  a  place, 
Among  the  children  of  Thy  grace ; 
A  wretched  sinner,  lost  to  God, 
But  ransomed  by  Immanuers  blood. 

3  Thine  would  I  live.  Thine  would  I  die. 
Be  Thine  through  all  eternity. 

The  vow  is  past  beyond  repeal ; 
Now  will  I  set  the  solemn  seal. 

4  Here  at  that  cross  where  flows  the  blood 
That  bought  my  guilty  soul  for  God ; 
Thee,  my  new  Master,  now  I  call. 

And  consecrate  to  Thee  my  all. 
o  Do  Thou  assist  a  feeble  worm 
The  great  engagement  to  perform ; 
Thy  grace  can  full  assistance  lend, 
And  on  that  grace  I  dare  depend. 


e304  SACKAMENTS. 

545  Come  and  Welcome.  7s. 

FE,OM  the  cross  uplifted  high, 
Where  the  Saviour  deigns  to  die, 
What  melodious  sounds  I  hear, 
Bursting  on  my  ravished  ear ! 
Love's  redeeming  work  is  done, 
Come  and  welcome,  sinner,  come. 

1^  Sprinkled  now  with  blood  the  throne, 
Why  beneath  thy  burdens  groan  ? 
On  My  pierced  body  laid. 
Justice  owns  the  ransom  paid ; 
Bow  the  knee  and  kiss  the  Son, 
Come  and  welcome,  sinner,  come. 

^>  Spread  for  thee  the  festal  board, 
See  with  richest  dainties  stored ; 
To  thy  Father's  bosom  pressed. 
Yet  again  a  child  confessed, 
Never  from  His  house  to  roam. 
Come  and  welcome,  sinner,  come. 

4  Soon  the  days  of  life  shall  end; 
Lo  !  I  come,  your  Saviour,  Friend ! 
Safe  your  spirits  to  convey 
To  the  realms  of  endless  day : 
Up  to  My  eternal  home, 
Come  and  welcome,  sinner,  come. 

546  Christian  Dedication.  L.  M. 

HERE  at  Thy  cross,  incarnate  God, 
I  lay  my  soul  beneath  Thy  love. 
Beneath  the  droppings  of  Thy  blood, 
Jesus,  nor  shall  it  e'er  remove. 

2  Should  worlds  conspire  to  drive  me  thence, 
Moveless  and  firm  this  heart  should  lie; 
Besolved,  for  that 's  my  last  defence. 
If  I  must  perish,  there  to  die. 


lord's  supper.  505 

3  But  speak,  my  Lord,  and  calm  my  fear ; 
Am  I  not  safe  beneath  Thy  shade  ? 
Thy  vengeance  will  not  strike  me  here, 
Nor  Satan  dare  my  soul  invade. 

4  Yes,  I  'm  secure  beneath  Thy  blood. 
And  all  my  foes  shall  lose  their  aim ; 
Hosanna  to  my  Saviour  God, 

And  my  best  honours  to  His  name. 

54:7  Praise  for  Redeeming  Love.  C.  M. 

JESUS,  with  all  Thy  saints  above. 
My  tongue  would  bear  her  part. 
Would  sound  aloud  Thy  saving  love, 
And  sing  Thy  bleeding  heart. 

2  Blest  be  the  Lamb,  my  dearest  Lord, 

Who  bought  me  with  His  blood, 
And  quenched  His  Father's  flaming  sword 
In  His  own  vital  flood. 

3  All  glory  to  the  dying  Lamb, 

And  never-ceasing  praise ; 
While  angels  live  to  know  His  name, 
Or  saints,  to  feel  His  grace. 

548  Lord's  Supper  Instituted.  L.  M. 

'rpWAS  on  that  dark,  that  doleful  night, 
X    AVhen  jiowers  of  earth  and  hell  arose 
Against  the  Son  of  God's  delight, 

And  friends  betrayed  Him  to  His  foes. 

2  Before  the  mournful  scene  began. 

He  took  the  bread,  and  blessed  and  brake ; 
What  love  through  all  His  actions  ran ! 
What  wondrous  words  of  grace  He  spake ! 

3  "This  is  my  body  broke  for  sin ; 

Receive  and  eat  the  living  food ;" 
Then  took  the  cup  and  blessed  the  wine ; 
*'  'Tis  the  new  covenant  in  Mv  blood." 

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506  SACRAMENTS. 

4  "Do  this,  (He  cried,)  till  time  shall  end, 

In  memory  of  your  dying  Friend ; 
Meet  at  My  table,  and  record 
The  love  of  your  dejDarted  Lord.'-' 

5  Jesus,  Thy  feast  we  celebrate. 

We  show  Thy  death,  we  sing  Thy  name, 
Till  Thou  return,  and  we  shall  ^at 
The  marriage  supper  of  the  Lamb. 

549  Memorial  of  our  Absent  Lord.         L.  M. 

JESUS  is  gone  above  the  skies 
Where  our  weak  senses  reach  Him  not  ; 
And  carnal  objects  court  our  eyes. 

To  thrust  our  Saviour  from  our  thought. 

2  Lie  knows  what  wandering  hearts  we  have. 

Apt  to  forget  His  glorious  face ; 
And  to  refresh  our  minds.  He  gave 
These  kind  memorials  of  His  grace. 

3  The  Lord  of  life  this  table  spread. 

With  His  own  flesh  and  dying  blood ; 
We  on  the  rich  provision  feed. 

We  taste  the  wine,  and  bless  our  God. 

4  Let  sinful  sweets  be  all  forgot. 

And  earth  grow  less  in  our  esteem ; 
Christ  and  His  love  fill  every  thought, 
And  faith  and  hope  be  fixed  on  Him. 

5  While  He  is  absent  from  our  sight, 

'Tis  to  prepare  our  souls  a  place ; 

That  we  may  dwell  in  heavenly  light, 

And  live  for  ever  near  His  face. 

550  Covenant  Sealed  with  Christ's  Blood.  C.  M. 

11HE  promise,  of  my  Father's  love 
.    Shall  stand  for  ever  good : 
He  said  and  gave  His  soul  to  death, 
And  sealed  the  grace  with  blood. 


I 


lord's  supper.  507 

2  To  this  dear  covenant  of  Thy  word, 

I  set  my  worthless  name ; 
I  seal  the  enoaoement  to  mv  Lord, 
And  make  my  humble  claim. 

3  Thy  light,  and  strength,  and  pardoning  grace, 

And  glory  shall  be  mine ; 
My  life  and  soul,  my  heart  and  flesh. 
And  all  my  powers  are  Thine. 

4  I  call  that  legacy  my  own, 

Which  Jesus  did  bequeath ; 
'Twas  purchased  with  a  dying  groan, 
And  ratified  in  death. 

5  Sweet  is  the  memory  of  His  name, 

Who  blessed  us  in  His  will. 
And  to  His  testament  of  love. 
Made  His  own  blood  the  seal. 

551  The  Heavenly  Feast.  C.  M. 

HOW  sweet  and  awful  is  the  place, 
With  Christ  within  the  doors. 
While  everlasting  love  displays 
The  choicest  of  her  stores  ! 

2  While  all  our  hearts,  in  this  our  song. 

Join  to  admire  the  feast, 
Each  of  us  cries,  with  thankful  tongue, 
"Lord,  why  was  I  a  guest?" 

3  "Why  was  I  made  to  hear  Thy  voice. 

And  enter  while  there 's  room  ; 
Wlien  thousands  make  a  wretched  choice, 
And  rather  starve  than  come  V 

4  'Twas  the  same  love  that  spread  the.  feast. 

That  sweetly  forced  us  in : 
Else  we  had  still  refused  to  taste, 
And  perished  in  our  sin. 


508  SACRAMENTS. 

5  Pity  the  nations,  O  our  God ! 

Constrain  the  earth  to  come ; 
Send  Thy  victorious  word  abroad, 
And  bring  the  strangers  home. 

6  We  long  to  see  Thy  churches  full. 

That  all  the  chosen  race         ^ 
May,  with  one  voice,  and  heart,  and  soul, 
Sing  Thy  redeeming  grace. 

552  ^OT  Ashamed  of  Christ.  L.  M. 

AT  Thy  command,  our  dearest  Lord, 
Here  we  attend  Thy  dying  feast; 
Thy  love  has  spread  the  sacred  board. 
To  feed  the  faith  of  every  guest. 

2  Our  faith  adores  Thy  bleeding  love. 

And  trusts  for  life  in  One  that  died ; 
We  hope  for  heavenly  crowns  above. 
From  a  Redeemer  crucified. 

3  Let  the  vain  world  pronounce  it  shame, 

And  cast  contempt  upon  Thy  cause ; 
.We  glory  in  our  Saviour's  name, 

And  make  our  triumphs  in  His  cross. 

4  With  joy  we  tell  the  scoffing  age. 

He  that  was  dead  has  left  His  tomb ; 
He  lives  above  their  utmost  rage. 
And  we  are  waiting  till  He  come. 

553  Remembering  Christ.  C.  M. 
A  CCORDING  to  Thy  gracious  word, 

JTjl  In  meek  humility, 
This  will  I  do,  my  dying  Lord, 
I  will  remember  Thee. 

2  Thy  body,  broken  for  my  sake, 
My  bread  from  heaven  shall  be ; 
Thy  testamental  cup  I  take. 
And  thus  remember  Thee. 


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lord's  supper.  509 

3  Getlisemane  can  I  forget? 

Or  there  Thy  conflict  see, 

Thine  agony  and  bloody  sweat, 

And  not  remember  Thee? 

4  When  to  the  cross  I  tnrn  mine  eyes, 

And  rest  on  Calvary, 
O  Lamb  of  God,  my  sacrifice, 
I  must  remember  Thee : 

5  Remember  Thee  and  all  Thy  pains, 

And  all  Thy  love  to  me : 
Yea,  while  a  breath,  a  pulse  remains, 
Will  I  remember  Thee. 

6  And  when  these  failing  lips  grow  dumb, 

And  mind  and  memory  flee, 
When  Thou  shalt  in  Thy  kingdom  come, 
Jesus,  remember  me. 

554:  Sacramental  Meditation.  7s. 

JESUS,  Master,  hear  me  now, 
While  I  would  renew  my  vow, 
And  record  Thy  dying  love ; 
Hear,  and  help  me  from  above. 

2  Feed  me,  Saviour,  with  this  bread. 
Broken  in  Thy  body's  stead ; 
Cheer  my  spirit  with  this  wine. 
Streaming  like  that  blood  of  Thine. 

3  And  as  now  I  eat  and  drink. 
Let  me  truly,  sweetly  think 
Thou  didst  hang  upon  the  tree,     « 
Broken,  bleeding,  there — for  me. 

555  Love  of  Jesus.  C.  M. 

IT^ITH  all  His  sufferings  full  in  view, 
\  T     And  woes,  to  us  unknown, 
Forth  to  His  task  the  Saviour  flew — 
'Twas  love  that  urged  Him  on. 

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510  SACRAMENTS. 

2  Lord,  we  return  Thee — what  we  can ! 

Our  hearts  shall  sound  abroad, 
Salvation  to  the  dying  man, 
And  to  the  rising  God  ! 

3  And  while  Thy  bleeding  glories  here 

Engage  our  wondering  eyes  i 
We  learn  our  lighter  cross  to  bear. 
And  hasten  to  the  skies. 

556  Communion  with  Christ  and  with  Saints.  S.  M. 

JESUS  invites  His  saints 
To  meet  around  His  board ; 
Here  pardoned  rebels  sit,  and  hold 
Communion  with  their  Lord. 

2  For  food  He  gives  His  flesh  : 

He  bids  us  drink  His  blood ; 
Amazing  favour,  matchless  grace 
Of  our  descending  God. 

3  This  holy  bread  and  wine 

Maintains  our  fainting  breath, 
By  union  with  our  living  Lord, 
And  interest  in  His  death. 

4  Our  heavenly  Father  calls 

Christ  and  His  members  one : 
We  the  young  children  of  His  love. 
And  He  the  first-born  Son. 

5  We  are  but  several  parts 

Of  the  same  broken  bread ; 
One  body  hath  its  several  limbs, 
But  Jesus  is  the  head. 

6  Let  all  our  powers  be  joined 

His  glorious  name  to  raise : 
Pleasure  and  love  fill  every  mind, 
And  every  voice  be  praise. 


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GLORY    AND    SAFETY    OF   THE   CHURCH.      511 

557  Gratitude  unto  Jesus.  C.  M. 

IF  liuman  kiiulness  meets  return, 
And  owns  the  grateful  tie ; 
If  tender  thoughts  within  us  burn, 
To  feel  a  Friend  is  nigh : 

2  O  shall  not  Avarmer  accents  tell 

The  gratitude  we  owe 
To  Him  wdio  died,  our  fears  to  quell, 
Our  more  than  orphan's  wo ! 

3  While  yet  His  anguish'd  soul  survey'd 

Those  pangs  He  w^ould  not  flee ; 
What  love  His  latest  w^ords  display'd, 
"  Meet  and  remember  Me  !" 

4  Remember  Thee !  Thy  death,  Thy  shame, 

Our  sinful  hearts  to  share ! 
O  memory,  leave  no  other  name 
But  His  recorded  there. 


CHRIST'S  KINGDOM. 
GLORY  AND  SAFETY  OF  THE  CHURCH. 

558  "  Fair  as  the  Sun."  8s  &  7s. 

SAY,  who  is  she  that  looks  abroad 
Like  the  sweet  blushing  dawn ; 
When  with  her  living  light  she  paints 
The  dew-drops  of  the  lawn  ? 

2  Fair  as  the  moon  when  in  the  skies, 

Serene  her  throne  she  guides. 
And  o'er  the  twinkling  stars  supreme 
In  full-orbed  glory  rides  ? 

3  Clear  as  the  sun,  when  from  the  East 

Without  a  cloud  he  springs. 
And  scatters  boundless  light  and  heat 
From  his  resplendent  wings  ? 


512  CHRIST'S    KINGDOM. 

4  Tremendous  as  a  host  that  moves 

Majestically  slow, 
With  banners  wide  displayed,  all  armed, 
■  All  ardent  for  the  foe  ? 

5  This  is  the  Church,  by  heaven  arrayed 

With  strength  and  grace  divine ; 
Thus  shall  she  strike  her  foes  with  dread. 
And  thus  her  glories  shine. 

559  The  God  of  Sion.  8s,  7s  &  4s. 

SION  stands  with  hills  surrounded, — 
Sion,  kept  by  power  divine : 
All  her  foes  shall  be  confounded. 

Though  the  world  in  arms  combine : — 

Happy  Sion ! 
What  a  favoured  lot  is  thine. 

2  Every  human  tie  may  perish. 

Friend  to  friend  unfaithful  prove. 
Mothers  cease  their  own  to  cherish. 
Heaven  and  earth  at  last  remove ; 

But  no  changes 
Can  attend  Jehovah's  love. 

3  In  the  furnace  God  may  prove  thee. 

Thence  to  bring  thee  forth  more  bright ; 
But  can  never  cease  to  love  thee; 
Thou  art  precious  in  His  sight: 

God  is  with  thee  : — 
God,  thine  everlasting  light. 

560  Glory  and  Safety  of  the  Church.      C.  M. 

HOW  glorious  is  the  sacred  place, 
Where  we  adoring  stand ; 
Sion,  the  joy  of  all  the  earth. 
The  beauty  of  the  land. 


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GLORY   AND   SAFETY   OF   THE   CHURCH.      51-3 

2  Bulwarks  of  mighty  grace  defend 
The  city  where  we  dwell ; 
The  walls  of  strong  salvation  made, 
Defy  the  assaults  of  hell. 

8  Lift  up  the  everlasting  gates, 
The  doors  wide  open  fling ; 
Enter,  ye  nations  that  obey 
The  statutes  of  our  King. 

4  Here  shall  you  taste  unmingled  joys, 

And  live  in  perfect  peace ; 
You  that  have  known  Jehovah's  name, 
And  ventured  on  His  grace. 

5  Trust  in  the  Lord,  for  ever  trust. 

And  banish  all  your  fears  : 
Strength  in  the  Lord  Jehovah  dwells, 
Eternal  as  His  years. 

561  Glory  of  Christ's  Kingdom.  C.  M. 

LO  !  what  a  glorious  sight  appears 
To  our  believing  eyes ! 
The  earth  and  seas  are  passed  away, 
And  the  old  rolling  skies. 

2  From  the  third  heaven  where  God  resides, 

That  holy,  happy  place. 
The  new  Jerusalem  comes  down. 
Adorned  with  shining  grace. 

3  Attending  angels  shout  for  joy, 

And  the  bright  armies  sing  ; 
"  Mortals,  behold  the  sacred  seat 
Of  your  descending  King. 

4  "  The  God  of  glory  down  to  men 

Removes  His  blessed  abode ; 
Men,  the  dear  objects  of  His  grace, 
And  He  the  loving  God. 


514  Christ's  kingdom. 

5  ''  His  own  isoft  hand  shall  wipe  the  tears 

From  every  weeping  eye ; 
And  pains,  and  groans,  and  griefs,  and  fears, 
'    And  death  itself  shall  die." 

6  How  long,  dear  Saviour,  O !  how  long 

Shall  this  bright  hour  delay  ? 
Fly  swifter  round,  ye  wheels  of  time. 
And  bring  the  welcome  day. 

562  Glory  AND  Safety  of  the  Church.      C.  M. 

DAUGHTER  of  Sion,  fr-om  the  dust 
Exalt  thy  fallen  head ; 
Again  in  thy  Redeemer  trust, 
He  calls  thee  from  the  dead. 

2  Awake,  awake,  put  on  thy  strength, 

Thy  beautiful  array ; 
The  day  of  freedom  dawns  at  length, 
The  Lord's  appointed  day. 

3  They  come,  they  come : — thine  exiled  bands, 

Where'er  they  rest  or  roam, 
Have  heard  thy  voice  in  distant  lands. 
And  hasten  to  their  home. 

4  Thus,  though  the  universe  shall  burn, 

And  God  His  works  destroy. 
With  songs  thy  ransomed  shall  return, 
And  everlasting  joy. 

563  GrOD  THE    DEFENCE  OF   THE  ChURCH.         L.  M. 

HAPPY  the  church,  thou  sacred  place, 
The  seat  of  thy  Creator's  grace ; 
Thy  holy  courts  are  His  abode, 
.  Thou  earthly  palace  of  our  God. 

2   Thy  walls  are  strength,  and  at  thy  gates 
A  guard  of  heavenly  warriors  waits  ; 
Nor  shall  thy  deep  foundations  move, 
Fixed  on  His  counsels  and  His  love. 


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GLORY   AND   SAFETY    OF   THE   CHUKCH.      015 

3  Thy  foes  in  vain  designs  engage ; 
Against  His  throne  in  vain  they  rage ; 
Like  rising  waves,  with  angry  roar, 
That  dash  and  die  upon  the  shore. 

4  •  Then  let  our  souls  in  Sion  dwell, 

Nor  fear  the  wrath  of  earth  and  hell ; 
His  arms  embrace  this  happy  ground, 
Like  brazen  bulwarks  built  around. 

5  God  is  our  shield,  and  God  our  sun ; 
Swift  as  the  fleeting  moments  run 
On  us  He  sheds  new  beams  of  grace, 
And  we  reflect  His  brightest  praise. 

564  Sign's  Security.  8s  &  7s. 

GLOKIOUS  things  of  thee  are  spoken, 
Sion,  city  of  our  God ; 
He  whose  w^ord  cannot  be  broken 

Formed  thee  for  His  ow^n  abode : 
On  the  Rock  of  ages  founded. 

What  can  shake  thy  sure  repose  ? 
With  salvation's  walls  surrounded. 
Thou  mayest  smile  at  all  thy  foes. 

2  See  the  streams  of  living  waters. 

Springing  from  eternal  love. 
Well  supply  thy  sons  and  daughters. 

And  all  fear  of  want  remove ; 
Who  can  faint,  while  such  a  river 

Ever  flows  their  thirst  to  assuagq; 
Grace,  which  like  the  Lord,  the  giver, 

Never  fails  from  age  to  age. 

3  Round  each  habitation  hovering, 

See  the  cloud  and  fire  appear, 
For  a  glory  and  a  covering, 
Showing  that  the  Lord  is  near ; 


516  cheist's  kingdom. 

Thus  deriving  from  their  banner 

Light  by  night,  and  shade  by  day ; 
Safe  they  feed  upon  the  manna, 
'    Which  He  gives  them,  when  they  pray. 

565  The  Church  Victorious.         lis  &  10s. 

DAUGHTER  of  Sion,  awake  from  thy  sad- 
ness ; 
Awake,  for  thy  foes  shall  oppress  thee  no  more  ; 
Bright  o'er   thy  hills  dawns   the    day-star  of 
gladness. 
Arise,  for  the  night  of  thy  sorrow  is  o'er. 

2  Strong  were  thy  foes,  but  the  arm  that  subdued 

them. 
And  scattered  their  legions,  was  mightier  far  ; 
They  fled,  like  the  chafip,  from  the  scourge  that. 

pursued  them ; 
Vain  were  their  steeds  and  their  chariots  of 

war. 

3  Daughter  of  Sion,  the  Power  that  hath  saved 

thee 
Extolled  with  the  harp  and  the  timbrel  should 
be; 
Shout,  for  the  foe  is  destroyed  that  enslaved  thee. 
The  oppressor  is  vanquished,  and  Sion  is  free. 

DEDICATION  OF  THE  HOUSE  OF  WORSHIP. 

566  Dedication  Hymn.  L.  M. 

LORD  !  Thou  hast  said  where  two  or  three 
Together  come  to  worship  Thee, 
Thy  presence,  fraught  with  richest  grace. 
Shall  ever  fill  and  bless  the  place : 

2  Then  let  us  feel,  as  here  we  raise 
A  temple  to  Thy  matchless  praise, 
The  blest  assurance  of  Thy  love 
As  it  is  felt  in  realms  above. 


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DEDICATION.  517 

3  Lord !  here  upon  Thy  sacred  day- 
Teach  us  devoutly  how  to  pray, 

Our  weakness  let  Thy  strength  supply 
Nor  to  our  darkness  light  deny. 

4  Here  teach  our  faltering  tongues  to  sing 
The  glories  of  the  Heavenly  King, 
And  let  our  aspirations  rise 

To  seek  the  Saviour  in  the  skies. 

5  And  w^hen  at  last  in  life's  decline 
This  earthly  temple  we  resign. 
May  we,  oh  Lord !  enjoy  with  Thee 
The  Sabbaths  of  eternity  ! 

567  C)x  Opening  a  new  Place  of  Worship.  C.  M. 

DEAR  Shepherd  of  Thy  people,  hear ; 
Thy  presence  now  display ; 
As  Thou  hast  given  a  place  for  prayer, 
So  give  us  hearts  to  pray. 

2  Show  us  some  token  of  Thy  love, 

Our  fainting  hope  to  raise ; 
And  pour  Thy  blessings  from  above, 
That  we  may  render  praise. 

3  Within  these  walls  let  holy  peace, 

And  love  and  concord  dwell ; 
Here  give  the  troubled  conscience  ease, 
The  wounded  spirit  heal. 

4  And  may  the  gospel's  joyful  sound, 

Enforced  by  mighty  grace. 
Awaken  many  sinners  round, 
To  come  and  fill  the  place. 

568  On  Opening  a  House  of  Worship.       L.  M. 

HERE,  in  Thy  name,  eternal  God, 
We  build  this  earthly  house  for  Thee : 
O !  make  it  now  Thy  fixed  abode. 
And  guard  it  long  from  error  free. 


518  Christ's  kingdom. 

2  Here,  when  Thy  j^eople  seek  Thy  face, 

And  dying  sinners  pray  to  live ; 
Hear  Thou  in  heaven,  Thy  dwelling-place, 
And  when  Thou  hearest.  Lord,  forgive. 

3  Here,  when  Thy  messengers  proclaim 

The  blessed  gospel  of  Thy  Son, 
Still  by  the  power  of  His  great  name 
Be  mighty  signs  and  wonders  done. 

4  When  children's  voices  raise  the  song, 

Hosanna  to  their  heavenly  King ; 
Let  heaven,  with  earth,  the  strain  prolong, 
Hosanna  let  the  angels  sing. 

5  But  will,  indeed,  Jehovah  deign 

Here  to  abide,  no  transient  guest  ? 
Here  will  our  great  Bedeemer  reign. 
And  here  the  Holy  Spirit  rest? 

6  Thy  glory  never  hence  depart : 

Yet  choose  not.  Lord,  this  house  alone ; 
Thy  kingdom  come  in  every  heart. 
In  every  bosom  fix  Thy  throne. 

569  Dedication  Hymn.  C.  M. 

THOU,  whose  unmeasured  temple  stands, 
Built  over  earth  and  sea. 
Accept  the  walls  that  human  hands 
Have  raised,  O  God,  to  Thee. 

2  And  let  the  Comforter  and  Friend, 

Thy  Holy  Spirit,  meet 
With  those  who  here  in  worship  bend 
Before  Thy  mercy  seat. 

3  May  those  who  err  be  guided  here 

To  find  the  better  way. 
And  they  who  mourn  and  they  who  fear 
Be  strengthened  as  they  pray. 


OFFICE   BE AEERS.  519 

OFFICE  BEARERS. 

570  The  Great  Commission.  L.  M. 

(^O,  preach  My  gospel,"  saitli  the  Lord, 
T  "  Bid  the  whole  earth  My  grace  receive  : 

He  shall  be  saved  who  trusts  My  word : 

He  shall  be  damned  that  won't  believe. 
2  "  I  '11  make  your  great  commission  known, 

And  ye  shall  prove  My  gospel  true. 

By  all  the  works  that  I  have  done. 

By  all  the  wonders  ye  shall  do. 
o  "  Go  heal  the  sick,  go,  raise  the  dead, 

Go,  cast  out  devils  in  My  name : 

Nor  let  My  prophets  be  afraid. 

Though  Greeks  reproach,  and  Jews  blaspheme. 

4  "  Teach  all  the  nations  My  commands ; 
I  'in  with  you  till  the  world  shall  end ; 
All  power  is  trusted  to  My  hands, 

I  can  destroy,  and  can  defend." 

5  He  spake,  and  light  shone  round  His  head ; 
On  a  bright  cloud  to  heaven  He  rode ; 
They  to  the  farthest  nations  spread 

The  grace  of  their  ascended  God. 

571  At  the  Settlement  of  a  Minister.      L.  M. 

SHEPHERD  of  Israel,  Thou  dost  keep, 
With  constant  care.  Thy  humble  sheep ; 
By  Thee  inferior  pastors  rise. 
To  feed  our  souls,  and  bless  our  eyes. 

2  To  all  Thy  churches  such  impart. 
Resembling  Thy  own  gracious  heart ; 
Whose  courage,  watchfulness  and  love, 
Men  may  attest,  and  God  approve. 

3  Fed  by  their  active,  tender  care, 
Healthful  may  all  Thy  sheep  appear ; 
And  by  their  fair  example  led, 

The  way  to  Sion's  pasture  tread. 


o20  cheist's  kingi>om. 

4  Here  hast  Thou  listened  to  our  vows, 
And  scattered  blessings  on  Thy  house : 
Thy  saints  are  succoured,  and  no  more 
As  sheep  without  a  guide  deplore. 

5  Completely  heal  each  former  stroke. 
And  bless  the  shepherd  and  the  flock ; 
Confirm  the  hopes  Thy  mercies  raise, 
And  own  this  tribute  of  our  praise. 

6  When  Thou  chief  Shepherd  shalt  appear. 
When  all  the  flock  assembling  here. 
And  small  and  great  before  Thee  stand. 

May  they  be  found  on  Thy  right  hand.  11 

572  The  People's  Prayer  for  their  Pastor.  L.  M. 

WITH  heavenly  power,  O  Lord,  defend 
Him  whom  we  now  to  Thee  commend ; 
His  person  bless,  his  soul  secure. 
And  make  him  to  the  end  endure. 

2  Gird  him  with  all  sufficient  grace : 
Direct  his  feet  in  paths  of  peace  : 
Thy  truth  and  faithfulness  fulfil, 
And  help  him  to  obey  Thy  will. 

573  The  Pastoral  Office.  C.  M. 

LET  Sion's  watchmen  all  awake. 
And  take  the  alarm  they  give  ; 
Now  let  them  from  the  mouth  of  God 
Their  solemn  charge  receive. 

2  'Tis  not  a  cause  of  small  import. 

The  pastor's  care  demands ; 
But  what  might  fill  an  angel's  heart. 
And  filled  a  Saviour's  hands. 

3  They  watch  for  souls,  for  which  the  Lord 

Did  heavenly  bliss  forego ; 
For  souls,  which  must  for  ever  live 
In  raptures,  or  in  woe. 


OFFICE    BEARERS.  521 

4  All  to  the  great  tribunal  haste, 

The  account  to  render  there ; 
And  shouklst  Thou  strictly  mark  our  faults, 
Lord,  how  should  we  appear  ? 

5  May  they  that  Jesus,  whom  they  preach. 

Their  own  Kedeemer  see ; 
And  watch  Thou  daily  o'er  their  souls. 
That  they  may  watch  for  Thee. 

oT-J:      Blessedness  of  the  Gospel  Ministry.    S.  M. 

HOW  beauteous  are  their  feet 
AVho  stand  on  Siou's  hill, 
AVho  bring  salvation  on  their  tongues, 
And  words  of  peace  reveal! 

2  How  charming  is  their  voice ! 
How  sweet  their  tidings  are ! 
"  Sion,  behold  Thy  Saviour  King, 
He  reigns  and  triumphs  here." 

o  How  happy  are  our  ears 

That  hear  this  joyful  sound. 
Which  kings  and  prophets  waited  for, 
And  sought,  but  never  found ! 

4  How  blessed  are  our  eyes. 

That  see  this  heavenly  lio^lit! 
Prophets  and  kings  desired  it  long. 
But  died  without  the  sight. 

5  The  watchmen  join  their  voice. 

And  tuneful  notes  employ; 
Jerusalem  breaks  forth  in  songs, 
And  deserts  learn  the  joy. 

6  The  Lord  makes  bare  His  arm 

Through  all  the  earth  abroad : 
Let  every  nation  now  behold 
Their  Saviour,  and  their  God. 

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522  Christ's  kingdom. 

575  On  tpie  Death  of  a  Pastor.  C.  M. 

NOW  let  our  mourning  hearts  revive, 
And  all  our  tears  be  dry ; 
Why  should  those  eyes  be  drowried  in  grief, 
Whic-h  view  a  Saviour  nigh  ? 

2  Though  earthly  shepherds  dwell  in  dust, 

The  aged,  and  the  young, 
The  watchful  eye,  in  darkness  closed, 
And  mute  the  instructive  tongue ; 

3  The  eternal  Shepherd  still  survives. 

New  comfort  to  impart ; 
His  eye  still  guides  us,  and  His  voice 
Still  animates  our  heart. 

4  *^  Lo,  I  am  with  you  !"  saith  the  Lord ; 

"  My  church  shall  safe  abide : 
For  I  will  ne'er  forsake  my  own, 
Whose  souls  in  me  confide." 

5  Through  every  scene  of  life  and  death. 

This  promise  is  our  trust; 
And  this  shall  be  our  children's  song, 
,     When  we  are  cold  in  dust. 

576  On  the  Death  of  Ministers.  C.  M. 

WHY  should  our  tears  in  sorrow  flow 
When  God  recalls  His  own ; 
And  bids  them  leave  a  world  of  woe 
For  an  immortal  crown  ? 

2  Is  not  e'en  death  a  gain  to  those 

Whose  life  to  God  was  given  ? 
Gladly  to  earth  their  eyes  they  close. 
To  open  them  in  heaven. 

3  Their  toils  are  past,  their  work  is  done, 

And  they  are  fully  blessed : 
They  fought  the  fight,  the  victory  won. 
And  entered  into  rest. 


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REVIVAL  523 

4  The  flock  must  feel  the  shepherd's  loss, 

And  miss  his  tender  care ; 
But  they  who  hear  with  joy  the  cross, 
The  crown  shall  soonest  wear. 

5  And  is  not  He  who  called  them  home. 

Still  to  His  church  most  nigh ; 
To  hid  yet  other  lahourers  come, 
And  all  her  need  supply  ? 

6  Then  let  our  sorrows  cease  to  flow ! 

God  has  recalled  His  own ; 
But  let  our  hearts,  in  every  woe. 
Still  say,  "  Thy  will  be  done !" 

577  PiiAYER  FOR  Labourers.  L.  M. 

LOBD  of  the  harvest,  bend  Thine  ear. 
In  Sion's  heritage  appear ; 
O  send  forth  labourers  filled  with  zeal. 
Swift  to  obey  their  Master's  will. 

2  Our  lifted  eyes,  O  Lord,  behold 

The  ripening  harvest  tinged  with  gold ; 
Wide  fields  are  opening  to  our  view. 
The  work  is  great,  the  labourers  few. 

3  Led  by  Thine  own  Almighty  hand, 
Let -Sion's  sons,  in  many  a  band, 
Arise  to  bless  the  dying  race, 

A^  heralds  of  redeeming  grace. 

4  Lord  of  the  harvest,  bid  them  rise. 
Trained  by  the  influence  of  the  skies. 
In  wisdom,  knowledge,  grace,  to  shine, 
Till  every  kingdom  shall  be  Thine. 

REVIVAL. 

578  Joy  to  Sion.  8s  &  7s. 

ON  the  mountain  top  appearing, 
Lo !  the  sacred  herald  stands ! 
Welcome  news  to  Sion  bearing, 
Sion  long  in  hostile  lands. 


524  CHEIST  S   KINGDOM. 

Mourning  captive ! 
God  himself  will  loose  thy  bands. 

2  Has  thy  night  been  long  and  mournful  ? 

Have  thy  friends  ^unfaithful  proved  ? 
Have  thy  foes  been  proud  and  scornful  ? 
By  thy  sighs  and  tears  unmoved  ? 

Cease  thy  mourning, 
Sion  still  is  well  beloved. 

3  Lo  !  thy  sun  is  risen  in  glory  ! 

God  himself  appears  thy  Friend ; 
All  thy  foes  shall  flee  before  thee ; 
Here  their  boasted  triumphs  end : 

Great  deliverance 
Sion's  King  will  surely  send. 

4  Peace  and  joy  shall  now  attend  thee, 

All  thy  warfare  now  is  past, 
God,  thy  Saviour,  will  defend  thee, 
Victory  is  thine  at  last  ; 

All  thy  conflicts 
End  in  everlasting  rest. 

579   Wrestling  for  a  Gracious  Visitation.    L.  M. 

WHILE  filled  with  sadness  and  dismay 
To  see  the  work  of  God  decline, 
Methought  I  heard  the  Saviour  say, 
"Dismiss  thy  fear,  the  ark  is  Mine. 

2  "Though  for  a  time  I  hid  My  face, 

Rely  upon  My  love  and  power ; 
Still  wrestle  at  the  throne  of  grace. 
And  wait  for  a  reviving  hour. 

3  "Take  down  thy  long  neglected  harp, 

I  've  seen  thy  tears,  and  heard  thy  prayers ; 
The  winter  season  has  been  sharp. 

But  spring  shall  all  its  wastes  repair. '^ 


REVIVAL.  525 

4  Lord,  I  obey,  my  hopes  revive : 

Come,  join  with  me,  ye  saints,  and  sing ; 
Our  foes  in  vain  against  us  strive. 

For  God  will  help  and  triumph  bring. 

o80  Prayer  for  Revival.  8s  7s  &  4s. 

q AVIOUR,  visit  Thy  plantation, 
kj  Grant  us.  Lord,  a  gracious  rain  ; 
All  will  come  to  desolation. 
Unless  Thou  return  again : 

Lord,  revive  us ; 
All  our  help  must  come  from  Thee. 

2  Keep  no  longer  at  a  distance, 

Shine  ui:)on  us  from  on  high, 
Lest,  for  want  of  Thine  assistance, 

Every  plant  should  droop  and  die : 
Lord,  revive  us ; 
,  All  our  help  must  come  from  Thee. 

3  Let  our  mutual  love  be  fervent, 

Make  us  prevalent  in  prayers  ; 
Let  each  one  esteemed  Thy  servant, 
Shun  the  world's  bewitching  snares. 

Lord,  revive  us ; 
All  our  help  must  come  from  Thee. 

4  Break  the  tempter's  fatal  power ; 

Turn  the  stony  heart  to  flesh ; 
And  begin,  from  this  good  hour, 
To  revive  Thy  work  afresh : 

Lord,  revive  us ; 
All  our  help  must  come  from  Thee. 

581     Prayer  for  Reviving  Influences  of     L.  M. 
THE  Spirit. 

CO^IE,  sacred  Spirit,  from  above, 
And  fill  the  coldest  heart  with  love; 
Soften  to  flesh  the  flinty  stone. 
And  let  Thy  Godlike  power  be  known. 


526  Christ's  kingdom. 

2  Speak  Thou,  and  from  the  haughtiest  eyes, 
Shall  floods  of  pious  sorrow  rise  ; 

While  all  their  glowing  souls  are  borne, 
To-  seek  that  grace  which  now  they  scorn. 

3  O  let  a  holy  flock  await, 
Numerous  around  Thy  temple  gate ; 
Each  pressing  on  ,^  with  zeal,  to  be 
A  living  sacrifice  to  Thee. 

4  In  answer  to  our  fervent  cries. 
Give  us  to  see  Thy  church  arise ; 
Or,  if  that  blessing  seem  too  great, 
Give  us  to  mourn  its  low  estate. 

582  Prayer  for  Revival.  L.  M. 

OSUN  of  Righteousness  arise. 
With  gentle  beams  on  Sion  shine ; 
Dispel  the  darkness  from  our  eyes, 
And  souls  awake  to  life  divine. 

2  On  all  around,  let  grace  descend. 

Like  heavenly  dew,  or  copious  showers ; 
That  we  may  call  our  God  our  friend ; 
That  we  may  hail  salvation  ours. 

583  Prayer  for  Reviving.  C.  M. 

COME,  Lord,  and  warm  each  languid  heart, 
Inspire  each  lifeless  tongue ; 
And  let  the  joys  of  heaven  impart 
Their  influence  to  our  song. 

2  Come,  Lord,  Thy  love  alone  can  raise 

In  us  the  heavenly  flame ; 
Then  shall  our  lips  resound  Thy  praise. 
Our  hearts  adore  Thy  name. 

3  Dear  Saviour,  let  Thy  glory  shine, 

And  fill  Thy  dwellings  here. 
Till  life,  and  love,  and  joy  divine, 
A  heaven  on  earth  appear. 


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REVIVAL.  527 

584  Revival  Prayed  For.  C.  M. 

BLEST  Jesus,  come  Thou  gently  down, 
And  fill  this  hallowed  place ; 
O !  make  Thy  glorious  goings  known, 
Diffuse  around  Thy  grace. 

2  Behold,  and  pity  from  above, 

Our  cold  and  languid  frame ; 
O !  shed  abroad  Thy  quick'ning  love. 
And  we  '11  adore  Thy  name. 

3  All  glorious  Saviour,  Source  of  grace, 

To  Thee  we  raise  our  cry ; 
Unveil  the  beauties  of  Thy  face. 
To  every  waiting  eye. 

4  Kevive,  O  God,  desponding  saints, 

Who  languish,  droop  and  sigh ; 
Refresh  the  soul  that  tires  and  faints. 
Fill  mourning  hearts  with  joy. 

585  Prayer  for  Revival.  L.  M. 

GEEAT  Lord  of  all  Thy  churches,  hear 
Thy  ministers'  and  people's  prayer. 
Perfumed  by  Thee,  O  may  it  rise. 
Like  fraorant  incense  to  the  skies. 

2  May  every  pastor,  from  above 

Be  new  inspired  with  zeal  and  love. 
To  watch  Thy  flock,  Thy  flock  to  feed. 
And  sow  with  care  the  precious  seed. 

3  Revive  the  churches  with  Thy  grace. 
Heal  all  our  breaches,  grant  us  peace ; 
Rouse  us  from  sloth,  our  hearts  inflame 
With  ardent  zeal  for  Jesus'  name. 

4  May  young  and  old  Thy  word  receive. 
Dead  sinners  hear  Thy  voice  and  live. 
The  wounded  conscience  healing  find, 
And  joy  refresh  each  drooping  mind. 


528  cheist's  kingdom. 

5  May  aged  saints  matured  with  grace, 
Abound  in  fruits  of  holiness ; 

And  when  transplanted  to  the  skies, 
May  younger  in  their  stead  arise. 

6  Thus  we  our  suppliant  voices  raise, 

.  And  weeping  sow  the  seed  of  praise, 
In  humble  hope  that  Thou  wilt  hear 
Thy  ministers'  and  people's  prayer. 

586        Rejoicing  in  a  General  Revival.      H.  M, 

OSION,  tune  thy  voice, 
And  lift  thy  hands  on  high  ; 
Tell  all  the  world  thy  joys. 
And  shout  salvation  nigh ; 
Cheerful  in  God, 
Arise  and  shine ; 
While  rays  divine 
Stream  all  abroad. 

2  He  gilds  the  mourning  face 

With  beams  that  cannot  fade; 
His  all-resplendent  grace 
He  pours  around  thy  head : 
The  nations  round 
Thy  form  shall  view. 
With  lustre  new 
Divinely  crowned. 

3  In  honour  to  His  name 

Reflect  that  sacred  light, 
.  And  loud  that  grace  proclaim 

Which  makes  thy  darkness  bright : 
Pursue  His  praise, 
Till  sovereign  love 
In  worlds  above 
Thy  glory  raise. 


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REVIVAL.  521) 

4  There  on  His  lioly  hill 

A  brighter  Sun  shall  rise, 
And  with  His  radiance  fill 
Those  fairer,  purer  skies : 
While  round  His  throne, 
Ten  thousand  stars. 
In  nobler  spheres. 
His  influence  own. 

587  Prayer  for  Blessing.  8s  &  7s. 

LORD,  I  hear  of  showers  of  blessing 
Thou  art  scattering  full  and  free ; 
Showers  the  thirsty  land  refreshing — 
Let  some  droppings  fall  on  me, 

Even  me, 

2  Pass  me  not,  O  God  our  Father ! 

Sinful  though  my  heart  may  be ; 
Thou  might'st  leave  me,  but  the  rather 
Let  Thy  mercy  light  on  me. 

Even  me, 

3  Pass  me  not,  O  gracious  Saviour ! 

Let  me  live  and  cling  to  Thee ; 
Oh  !  I  'm  longing  for  Thy  favour — 
While  thou  'rt  calling,  oh  call  me ! 

Even  me. 

4  Pass  me  not,  O  mighty  Spirit, 

Thou  canst  make  the  blind  to  see ; 
Witnesser  of  Jesus'  merit. 

Speak  some  word  of  power  to  me, 

Even  me, 

5  Pass  me  not !  Thy  lost  one  bringing. 

Bind,  O  bind  my  heart  to  Thee ; 
While  the  streams  of  life  are  springing, 
Blessing  others — O  bless  me ! 

Even  me. 

45 


530  Christ's  kingdom. 

MISSIONS. 

588  Prayer  for  the  Jews.  L.  M. 

DISOWNED  of  Heaven,  by  man  oppressed, 
Outcasts  from  Sion's  hallowed  ground, 
O  !  why  should  Israel's  sons,  once  blessed, 
Still  roam  the  scorning  world  around  ? 

2  Lord,  visit  Thy  forsaken  race. 

Back  to  Thy  fold  the  wanderers  bring ; 
Teach  them  to  seek  Thy  slighted  grace, 
And  hail  in  Christ  their  promised  King. 

3  The  veil  of  darkness  rend  in  twain. 

Which  hides  their  Shiloh's  glorious  light ; 
The  severed  olive  branch  again 
Firm  to  its  parent  stock  unite. 

4  Hail,  glorious  day,  expected  long, 

When  Jew  and  Greek  one  prayer  shall  pour, 
With  eager  feet  one  temple  throng. 
With  grateful  praise  one  God  adore. 

589  The  Latter  Day  Glory.  C.  M. 

BEHOLD,  the  mountain  of  the  Lord, 
In  latter-  days,  shall  rise 
Above  the  mountains  and  the  hills. 
And  draw  the  wondering  eyes. 

2  To  this  the  joyful  nations  round. 

All  tribes  and  tongues  shall  flow ; 
"  Up  to  the  hill  of  God,''  they  say, 
"  And  to  His  courts  we  '11  go." 

3  The  beams  that  shine  on  Sion's  hill 

Shall  lighten  every  land  ; 
The  King  who  reigns  in  Sion's  towers 
Shall  all  the  world  command. 

4  No  strife  shall  vex  Messiah's  reign, 

Or  mar  the  peaceful  years  ; 
To  ploughshares  men  shall  beat  their  swords, 
To  pruning  hooks  their  spears. 


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MISSIONS.  531 

5  Come  then — O  come  from  every  land, 
To  worship  at  His  shrine  ; 
And  walking  in  the  light  of  God, 
With  holy  beauties  shine. 

590  Spread  of  the  Gospel.  C.  M. 

SING  to  the  Lord  in  joyful  strains ; 
Let  earth  His  praise  resound ; 
Ye  who  upon  the  ocean  dwell, 
And  fill  the  isles  around. 

2  O  city  of  the  Lord  begin 

The  universal  song ; 
And  let  the  scattered  villages 
The  cheerful  notes  prolong. 

3  Let  Kedar's  wilderness  afar 

Lift  up  its  lonely  voice. 
And  let  the  tenants  of  the  rock 
With  accents  rude  rejoice; 

4  Till  midst  the  streams  of  distant  lands. 

The  islands  sound  His  praise ; 
And  all  combined  with  one  accord, 
Jehovah's  glories  raise. 

591  "  The  Morning  Cometh.^'  8s  &  7s. 
"  T  IFT  your  heads"  with  faith ;  the  morrow 

Jj  Dawneth  brighter  than  to-day  ; 
Angel  hands  will  lift  the  shadows, 
Chase  the  gathering  gloom  away. 
Chorus. — "Lift  your  heads,"  the  day  is  breaking. 
Soon  the  morning  will  aj^pear ; 
See  the  earth  from  slumber  waking ; 
"  Lift  your  heads,"  the  day  draws 
near. 

2  Does  the  night  seem  long  and  weary. 
Dangers  threatening  all  the  way  ? 
Joy  will  soon  return  to  bless  thee. 

Soon  will  dawn  a  brighter  day. — Chorus. 


532  cheist's  kingdom. 

3  What  tliough  wars  and  dire  commotions 
Try  your  faith  and  cause  dismay ; 
God  your  Father  rules  the  nations ; 
He  will  send  a  brighter  day. — ^Chorus. 

592  Vakious  Success  of  the  Gospel.  C.  M. 

CHKIST  and  His  cross  is  all  our  theme : 
The  mysteries  that  we  speak 
Are  scandal  in  the  Jew's  esteem, 
And  folly  to  the  Greek. 

2  But  souls  enlightened  from  above 

With  joy  receive  the  word ; 
They  see  what  wisdom,  power  and  love, 
Shine  in  their  dying  Lord. 

3  The  vital  savour  of  His  name 

Restores  their  fainting  breath  ; 
But  unbelief  perverts  the  same 
To  guilt,  despair  and  death. 

4  Till  God  diffuse  His  graces  down, 

Like  showers  of  heavenly  rain. 
In  vain  Apollos  sows  the  ground. 
And  Paul  may  plant  in  vain. 

593  Prayer  for  Sign's  Increase.  L.  M. 

ABM  of  the  Lord,  awake,  awake. 
Put  on  Thy  strength,  the  nations  shake. 
And  let  the  world,  adoring,  see 
Trium|)hs  of  mercy  wrought  by  Thee. 

2  Say  to  the  heathen,  from  Thy  throne, 
"  I  am  Jehovah — God  alone  :" 

Thy  voice  their  idols  shall  confound, 
And  cast  their  altars  to  the  ground. 

3  No  more  let  human  blood  be  spilt, 
Vain  sacrifice  for  human  guilt ; 
But  to  each  conscience  b^  applied 
The  blood  that  flowed  from  Jesus'  side. 


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MISSIONS.  533 

4  Almighty  God,  Thy  grace  proclaim, 
111  every  land,  declare  Thy  name. 
Let  adverse  powers  before  Thee  fall, 
And  crown  the  Saviour — Lord  of  all. 

594  Prayer  for  the  Spread  of  the  Gospel.  C.  M/ 

GREAT  God,  the  nations  of  the  earth 
Are  by  creation  Thine ; 
And  in  Thy  works,  by  all  beheld. 
Thy  radiant  glories  shine. 

2  But,  Lord,  Thy  greater  love  has  sent 

Thy  gospel  to  mankind ; 
Unveiling  what  rich  stores  of  grace 
Are  treasured  in  Thy  mind. 

3  Lord,  when  shall  these  glad  tidings  spread 

The  spacious  earth  around. 
Till  every  tribe,  and  every  soul, 
Shall  hear  the  joyful  sound  ? 

4  Smile,  Lord,  on  each  sincere  attempt 

To  spread  the  gospel's  rays, 
And  build  on  sin's  demolished  throne 
The  temple  of  Thy  praise. 

595  The  Heathen  Crying  for  Help.    8s  &  7s. 

HARK !  what  mean  those  lamentations, 
Rolling  sadly  through  the  sky  ? 
'Tis  the  crv  of  heathen  nations, — 
"  Come  and  help  us  or  we  die !" 

2  Hear  the  heathen's  sad  complaining, 
Christians  !  hear  their  dying  cry  ; 
And,  the  love  of  Christ  constraining. 
Haste  to  help  them,  ere  they  die. 

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534  Christ's  kingdom. 

596  The  Gospel  Jubilee.  H.  M. 

BLOW  ye  the  trumpet,  blow  ; 
The  gladly  solemn  sound 
Let  all  the  nations  know,       ^ 
To  earth's  remotest  bound, 
♦    The  year  of  Jubilee  is  come ; 

Return,  ye  ransomed  sinners,  home. 

2  Exalt  the  Son  of  God, 

The  sin-atoning  Lamb : 
Redemption  in  His  blood 
To  all  the  world  proclaim : 
The  year,  &c. 

3  Ye  who  have  sold  for  nought 

Your  heritage  above, 
Come,  take  it  back  unbought, 
The  gift  of  Jesus'  love : 
The  year,  &c. 

4  The  gospel  trumpet  sounds, 

Let  all  the  nations  hear. 
And  earth's  remotest  bounds 
Before  the  throne  appear : 
The  year,  &c. 

597  Prayer  for  the  Spread  of  8s,  7s  &  4s. 

THE  Gospel. 

O'ER,  th^  gloomy  hills  of  darkness, 
Look,  my  soul,  be  still,  and  gaze ; 
All  the  promises  do  travail 
With  a  glorious  day  of  grace ; 

Blessed  Jubilee, 
Let  Thy  glorious  morning  dawn. 
2  Kingdoms  wide,  that  sit  in  darkness. 

Grant  them.  Lord,  the  glorious  light ; 
And  from  eastern  coast  to  western 
May  the  morning  chase  the  night ; 

And  redemption. 
Freely  purchased,  win  the  day. 


MISSIONS.  535 

3  Fly  abroad,  thou  mighty  Gospel ; 
Win  and  conquer,  never  cease ; 
May  thy  lasting,  wide  dominions, 
Multiply,  and  still  increase ! 

S>yay  Thy  sceptre. 
Saviour,  all  the  world  around. 

598  Prayer  for  the  General  Effusion     L.  M. 

OF  THE  Spirit. 

0  SPIRIT  of  the  living  God, 
In  all  Thy  plenitude  of  grace,  - 

Where'er  the  foot  of  man  hath  trod, 
Descend  on  our  apostate  race. 

2  Be  darkness,  at  Thy  coming,  light, 
Confusion,  order,  in  Thy  path ; 

Souls  without  strength  inspire  with  might ; 
Bid  mercy  triumph  over  wrath. 

3  Baptize  the  nations ;  far  and  nigh, 
The  triumphs  of  the  cross  record ; 
The  name  of  Jesus  glorify, 

Till  every  kindred  call  Him  Lord. 

4  God  from  eternity  hath  willed 
All  flesh  shall  His  salvation  see ; 
So  be  the  Father's  love  fulfilled, 

The  Saviour's  sufferings  crowned  through  Thee. 

599  Prayer  for  the  Triumphs  of  the     L.  M. 

Gospel. 

0   JESUS,  let  Thy  kingdom  come  ; 
,  Then  sin  and  hell's  terrific  gloom 
Shall,  at  Thy  brightness,  flee  away. 
The  dawn  of  an  eternal  day. 

2  Then  shall  the  heathen,  filled  with  awe. 
Learn  the  blest  knowledge  of  Thy  law. 
And  Antichrist  on  every  shore 
Fall  from  his  throne,  to  rise  no  more. 


536  CHRIST  S    KINGDOM. 

3  Then  shall  the  Jew  and  Gentile  meet, 
In  pure  devotion,  at  Thy  feet ; 

And  earth  shall  yield  Thee,  as  Thy  due. 
Her  fulness,  and  her  glory  too. 

4  O  that  from  Sion  how  might  shine 
This  heavenly  light,  this  truth  divine ; 
Till  the  whole  universe  shall  be 

But  one  great  temple.  Lord,  for  Thee. 

(500  Spread  of  the  Gospel.  L.  M. 

ASCEND  Thy  throne,  almighty  King, 
And  spread  Thy  glories  all  abroad  : 
Let  Thine  own  arm  salvation  bring, 
And  be  Thou  known  the  gracious  God. 

2  Let  millions  bow  before  Thy  seat. 

Let  humble  mourners  seek  Thy  face. 
Bring  daring  rebels  to  Thy  feet. 
Subdued  by  Thy  victorious  grace. 

3  O  let  the  kingdoms  of  the  world 

Become  the  kingdoms  of  the  Lord; 
Let  saints  and  angels  praise  Thy  name. 

Be  Thou  through  heaven  and  earth  adored. 

()01  Approaching  Millennium.  L.  M. 

BEHOLD  the  expected  time  draw  near, 
The  shades  disperse,  the  dawn  appear; 
Behold  the  wilderness  assume 
The  beauteous  tints  of  Eden's  bloom. 

2  The  untaught  heathen  waits  to  know. 
The  joy  the  gospel  will  bestow  ; 
The  exiled  captive,  to  receive 

The  freedom  Jesus  has  to  give. 

3  Come,  let  us  with  a  grateful  heart, 
In  the  blest  labour  share  a  part ; 

Our  prayers  and  offerings  gladly  bring. 
To  aid  the  triumphs  of  our  King. 


MISSIONS.  537 

4  Invite  the  world  to  come  and  prove  ' 

A  Saviour's  condescending  love ;  ; 
And  humbly  fall  before  llis  feet, 

Assured  they  shall  acceptance  meet.  j 

002         Prayer  for  the  Triumph  of  the        L.  M.  i 

Gospel.  ] 

SOVEREIGN  of  worlds,  display  Thy  power,  I 

Be  this  Tliy  Sion's  favoured  hour ;  i 
Bid  the  bright  morning  star  arise, 
And  point  the  nations  to  the  skies. 

2  Set  up  Thy  throne  where  Satan  reigns,  j 

On  western  wilds,  and  heathen  plains ;  j 

Far  let  the  gospel's  sound  be  known,  I 

And  be  the  universe  Thine  own.  I 

8  Speak — and  the  world  shall  hear  Thy  voice,  ' 
Speak — and  the  nations  shall  rejoice; 

Scatter  the  shades  of  moral  night,  .      i 

With  the  blest  beams  of  heavenly  light.  i 

603                       Missionary  Hymn.                7s  &  6s.  | 

FKOM  Greenland's  icy  mountains. 

From  India's  coral  strand  ;  ; 

AVhere  Afric's  sunny  fountains  i 

Roll  down  their  golden  sand ;  I 

From  many  an  ancient  river,  I 

From  many  a  palmy  plain,  j 

They  call  us  to  deliver  1 

Their  land  from  error's  chain.  I 

2  What,  though  the  spicy  breezes  < 

Blow  soft  o'er  Ceylon's  isle,  | 
Though  every  prospect  pleases, 

And  onlv  man  is  vile ;  ' 

In  vain  with  lavish  kindness,  ; 

The  gifts  of  God  are  strown ;  i 

The  heathen,  in  his  blindness,  J 

Bows  down  to  wood  and  stone.  ! 


538  Christ's  kingdom. 

3  Shall  we,  whose  souls  are  lighted 

With  wisdom  from  on  high, 
Shall  we,  to  men  benighted, 

The  lamp  of  life  deny  ?  / 

Salvation  !  O  salvation  ! 

The  joyful  sound  proclaim, 
Till  earth's  remotest  nation 

Has  learned  Messiah's  name. 

4  Waft,  waft,  ye  winds,  His  story. 

And  you,  ye  waters,  roll. 
Till,  like  a  sea  of  glory. 

It  spreads  from  pole  to  pole ; 
Till  o'er  our  ransomed  nature. 

The  Lamb  for  sinners  slain. 
Redeemer,  King,  Creator, 

In  bliss  returns  to  reign. 

604      Prayer  for  the  Success  of  Missions.    L.  M. 

THY  people.  Lord,  who  trust  Thy  word. 
And  wait  the  smilings  of  Thy  face. 
Assemble  round  Thy  mercy  seat. 

And  plead  the  promise  of  Thy  grace. 

2  We  consecrate  these  hours  to  Thee, 
Thy  sovereign  mercy  to  entreat ; 
And  feel  some  animating  hope 
We  shall  divine  acceptance  meet. 

8  Hast  Thou  not  sworn  to  give  Thy  Son 
To  be  a  light  to  Gentile  lands ; 
To  open  the  benighted  eye, 

And  loose  the  wretched  prisoner's  bands  ? 

4  Hast  Thou  not  said,  from  sea  to  sea. 
His  vast  dominion  shall  extend; 
That  every  tongue  shall  call  Him  Lord, 
And  every  knee  before  Him  bend  ? 


MISSIONS.  539 

5  Now  let  the  happy  time  appear, 
The  time  to  favour  Sion  come ; 
Send  forth  Thy  herahls  far  and  near, 
To  call  Thy  banished  children  home. 

()0o  The  Voice  of  Fkee  Grace.  P.  M. 

THE  voice  of  free  grace  cries,  escape  to  the 
mountain, 
For  Adam's   lost   race  Christ  hath  opened   a 

fountain : 
For  sin  and  transgression  and  every  pollution. 
His  blood  flows  most  freely  in  streams  of  salva- 
tion. 
Hallelujah  to  the  Lamb,  w^ho  has  purchased 

our  pardon : 
We  will  praise  Him  again  when  we  pass  over 
Jordan. 

2  Now  glory  to  God  in  the  highest  is  given, 
Now  glory  to  God  is  re-echoed  in  heaven; 
Around  the  w^hole  earth  let  us  tell  the  glad 

story. 
And  sing  of  His  love,  His  salvation  and  glory. 
Hallehijah  to  the  Lamb,  &c. 

3  O  Jesus,  ride  on.  Thy  kingdom  is  glorious, 
O'er  sin,  death  and  hell.  Thou  wilt  make  us  vic- 
torious : 

Thy  name  shall  be  praised  in  the  great  congre- 
gation. 
And  saints  shall  delight  in  ascribing  salvation. 
Hallelujah  to  the  Lamb,  &c. 

4  When  on  Sion  wx  stand,  having  gained  the  blest 

shore. 
With  our  harps  in  our  hands,  we  will  praise 
evermore ; 


540  Christ's  kingdom. 

We  '11  range  the  blest  fields  on  the  banks  of  the 

river, 
And  sing  hallelujah  for  ever  and  ever. 
Hallelujah  to  the  Lamb,  &c. 

606  Watchman  Tell  Us  of  the  Night.  7s. 

WATCHMAN,_tell  us  of  the  night. 
What  its  signs  of  promise  are. 
Traveller,  o'er  yon  mountain's  height, 

See  that  glory-beaming  star. 
Watchman,  does  its  beauteous  ray 
Aught  of  hope  or  joy  foretell? 
Traveller,  yes,  it  brings  the  day, 
Promised  day  of  Israel. 

2  Watchman,  tell  us  of  the  night ; 

Higher  yet  that  star  ascends. 
Traveller,  blessedness  and  light,- 

Peace  and  truth,  its  course  portends. 
Watchman,  will  its  beams  alone 

Gild  the  spot  that  gave  them  birth  ? 
Traveller,  ages  are  its  own. 

See  it  bursts  o'er  all  the  earth. 

3  Watchman,  tell  us  of  the  night. 

For  the  morning  seems  to  dawn. 
Traveller,  darkness  takes  its  flight. 

Doubt  and  terror  are  withdrawn. 
Watchman,  let  thy  wanderings  cease ; 

Hie  thee  to  thy  quiet  home. 
Traveller,  lo !  the  Prince  of  Peace, 

Lo !  the  Son  of  God  is  come. 

607  •  The  Gospel  Bannek.  7s  &  6s. 

NOW  be  the  gospel  banner 
In  every  land  unfurled; 
And  be  the  shout,  hosanna ! 
.Ke-echoed  through  the  world : 


MISSIONS.  541 

Till  every  isle  and  nation, 

Till  evorv  tribe  and  tongue 
Receive  the  great  salvation, 

And  join  the  happy  throng. 

2  What  though  the  embattled  legions 

Of  earth  and  hell  combine  ? 
His  arm  throughout  their  regions, 

►Shall  soon  resplendent  shine ; 
Eide  on,  O  Lord,  victorious ; 

Immanuel,  Prince  of  peace. 
Thy  triumph  shall  be  glorious  ; 

Thy  empire  still  increase. 

3  Yes,  Thou  shalt  reign  for  ever, 

O  Jesus,  King  of  kings ; 
Thy  light,  Thy  love.  Thy  favour, 

Each  ransomed  captive  sings : 
The  isles  for  Thee  are  waiting. 

The  deserts  learn  Thy  praise ; 
The  hills  and  valleys  greeting. 

The  song  responsive  raise. 

608  The  Song  of  Jubilee.  Ts. 

HARK !  the  Song  of  Jubilee, 
Loud — as  mighty  thunders  roar : 
Or  the  fulness  of  the  sea. 

When  it  breaks  upon  the  shore ; 

2  Hallelujah  !  for  the  Lord, 

God  Omnipotent,  shall  reign : 
Hallelujah  !  let  the  word 

Echo  round  the  earth  and  main. 

3  Hallelujah  !  hark !  the  sound, 

From  the  centre  to  the  skies. 
Wakes,  above,  beneath,  around. 
All  creation's  harmonies ! 

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542  cheist's  kingdom. 

4  See  Jehovah's  banners  furled, 

Sheathed  His  sword !  He  speaks — 'tis  done, 
And  the  kingdoms  of  this  world 
•Are  the  kingdom  of  His  Son.     ,  ' 

5  He  shall  reign  from  pole  to  pole 

With  illimitable  sway : 
He  shall  reign,  w^hen,  like  a  scroll. 
Yonder  heavens  have  passed  away ! 

6  Then  the  end — beneath  His  rod, 

Man's  last  enemy  shall  fall : 
Hallelujah  !  Christ  in  God, 
God  in  Christ,  is  All  in  All. 

609  Missionary  Farewell.        8s  7s  &  4 

YES,  my  native  land  !  I  love. thee; 
All  thy  scenes,  I  love  them  well : 
Home  and  friends  that  smile  around  me, 
Can  I  bid  you  all  farewell  ? 

Can  I  leave  you, 
Far  in  heathen  lands  to  dwell  ? 

2  Scenes  of  sacred  peace  and  pleasure, 

Holy  days  and  Sabbath  bell, 
Richest,  brightest,  sweetest  treasure, 
Can  I — can  I  say  "Farewell?" 

Can  I  leave  you. 
Far  in  heathen  lands  to  dwell  ? 

3  Yes !  I  hasten  from  you  gladly  : 

To  the  strangers  let  me  tell 
How  He  died— the  blessed  Saviour— 
To  redeem  a  world  from  hell : 

Let  me  hasten. 
Far  in  heathen  lands  to  dwell. 


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MISSIONS.  543 

4  Bear  me  on,  tliou  restless  ocean ; 
Let  the  winds  my  canvass  swell : 
Heaves  mv  heart  with  warm  emotion, 
While  I  go  far  hence  to  dwell. 

Glad  I  bid  thee, 
Native  land,  farewell,  farew^ell ! 

610  CnmsT's  Kingdom.  8s  &  7s. 

HAE.K  !  ten  thousand  harps  and  voices 
Sound  the  note  of  praise  above ; 
Jesus  reigns  and  heav'n  rejoices, 
Jesus  reigns,  the  God  of  love : 
See,  He  sits  on  yonder  throne, — 
Jesus  rules  the  world  alone. 

2  Saviour,  hasten  Thine  appearing, — 
Bring,  oh,  bring  the  glorious  day. 

When  the  awful  summons  hearing, 
Heav'n  and  earth  shall  pass  away ; 

Then  with  angel  choirs,  we  '11  sing 

"  Glory,  glory  to  our  King." 


611  Latter-day  Glory.  L.  M. 

THOLTGH  now  the  nations  sit  beneath 
The  darkness  of  o'erspreading  death, 
God  will  arise  with  light  divine. 
On  Sion's  holy  towers  shine. 

2  That  light  shall  glance  on  distant  lands, 
And  heathen  tribes,  in  joyful  bands. 
Come  with  exulting  haste  to  prove 
The  power  and  greatness  of  His  love. 

3  Lord,  may  the  triumphs  of  Thy  grace 
Abound,  while  righteousness  and  peace, 
In  mild  and  lovely  forms,  display 

The  glories  of  the  latter  day. 


544  TIME    AND    ETERNITY. 

TIME  AND   ETERNITY. 
PRESENT  LIFE. 

612  Brevity  of  Life.  C.  M. 

OUR  days,  alas !  our  mortal  days 
Are  short  and  wretched  too ; 
"  Evil  and  few,"  the  patriarch  says, 
And  w^ell  the  patriarch  knew. 

2  'Tis  but  at  best  a  narrow  bound 

That  heaven  allows  to  men. 
And  23ains  and  sins  run  through  the  round 
Of  threescore  years  and  ten. 

3  Well,  if  ye  must  be  sad  and  few, 

Run  on,  my  days,  in  haste ; 
Moments  of  sin,  and  months  of  woe, 
Ye  cannot  fly  too  fast. 

4  Let  heavenly  love  prepare  my  soul. 

And  call  her  to  the  skies. 
Where  years  of  long  salvation  roll. 
And  glory  never  dies. 

613  Shortness  of  Human  Life.  C.  M. 

HOW  short  and  hasty  is  our  life ! 
How  vast  our  souls'  affairs ! 
Yet  senseless  mortals  vainly  strive 
To  lavish  out  their  years. 

2  Our  days  run  thoughtlessly  along, 

Without  a  moment's  stay ; 
Just  like  a  story  or  a  song, 
We  pass  our  lives  away. 

3  God  from  on  high  invites  us  home, 

But  w^e  march  heedless  on. 
And  ever  hastening  to  the  tomb. 
Stoop  downward  as  we  run. 


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PRESENT    LIFE.  545 

4  How  we  deserve  the  deepest  hell, 
AVlio  sliglit  the  joys  above! 
Whiit  chains  of  vengeance  should  we  feel, 
AMio  break  such  cords  of  love ! 

T)  Draw  us,  O  God,  with  sovereign  grace, 
And  lift  our  thoughts  on  high, 
That  Ave  may  end  this  mortal  race, 
And  see  salvation  nigh. 

(514       Brevity  and  Uncertainty  of  Life.     C.  M. 

THEE  we  adore,  eternal  Name, 
And  humbly  own  to  Thee 
How  feeble  is  our  mortal  frame  ; 
What  dying  worms  are  we ! 

2  The  year  rolls  round  and  steals  away 

The  breath  that  first  it  gave ; 
Whate'er  we  do,  where'er  we  be, 
We  're  travelling  to  the  grave. 

3  Great  God,  on  what  a  slender  thread 

Hang  everlasting  things ! 
The  eternal  states  of  all  the  dead 
Upon  life's  feeble  strings. 

4  Infinite  joy  or  endless  wo 

Attends  on  every  breath ; 
And  yet  how  unconcerned  we  go 
Upon  the  brink  of  death ! 

5  Waken,  O  Lord,  our  drowsy  sense. 

To  walk  this  dangerous  road; 
And  if  our  souls  are  hurried  hence. 
May  they  be  found  with  God. 

615   Uncertainty  of  Life  and  its  Comforts.    C.  M. 
'npiS  God  that  lifts  our  comforts  high, 

X    Or  sinks  them  in  the  grave  ; 
He  gives,  and  blessed  be  His  name. 
He  takes  but  what  He  gave. 

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546  TIME   AND    ETERNITY. 

2  Peace,  all  our  angry  passions  then, 

Let  each  rebellious  sigh 
Be  silent  at  His  sovereign  will, 
■    And  every  murmur  die. 

3  If  smiling  mercy  crown  our  lives, 

Its  praises  shall  be  spread ; 
And  we  '11  adore  the  justice  too, 
That  strikes  our  comforts  dead. 

616  Man's  Fra^ilty  and  God's  Goodness.     C.  M. 

OUR  life  is  ever  on  the  wing, 
And  death  is  ever  nigh ; 
The  moment  when  our  lives  begin 
We  all  begin  to  die. 

2  Yet,  mighty  God,  our  fleeting  days 

Thy  lasting  favours  share ; 
Yet  with  the  bounties  of  Thy  grace, 
Thou  load'st  the  rolling  year. 

3  'Tis  sovereign  mercy  finds  us  food. 

And  we  are  clothed  with  love ; 
While  grace  stands  pointing  out  the  road 
That  leads  our  souls  above. 

4  His  goodness  runs  an  endless  round ; 

All  glory  to  the  Lord ! 
His  mercy  never  knows  a  bound ; 
And  be  His  name  adored. 

5  Thus  we  begin  the  lasting  song ; 

And  when  we  close  our  eyes, 
Let  future  ages  praise  prolong. 
Till  time  and  nature  dies. 

617  Value  OF  Present  Time.  S.  M. 
rpO-MOEROW,  Lord,  is  Thine, 

L    Lodged  in  Thy  sovereign  hand, 
And  if  its  sun  arise  and  shine. 
It  shines  by  Thy  command. 


PRESENT    LIFE.  547 

2  The  present  moment  flies, 

And  bears  our  life  away; 
O  make  Thy  servants  truly  wise, 
That  they  may  live  to-day. 

3  Since  on  this  winged  hour 

Eternitv  is  huns;, 
Waken  by  Thy  almighty  power 
The  aged  and  the  young. 

4  One  thing  demands  our  care  ; 

O  be  it  still  pursued, 
Lest,  slighted  once,  the  season  fair 
Should  never  be  renewed. 

5  To  Jesus  may  we  fly. 

Swift  as  the  morning  light. 
Lest  life's  young  golden  beam  should  die 
In  sudden,  endless  night. 

618  Time  is  Short.  C.  M. 

"  rriHE  time  is  short !"  the  season  near, 

X    When  death  will  us  remove. 
To  leave  our  friends,  however  dear, 
And  all  we  fondly  love. 

2  "The  time  is  short!"  sinners,  beware, 

Nor  trifle  time  away  ; 
The  word  of  great  salvation  hear. 
While  it  is  called  to-day. 

3  "  The  time  is  short !"  ye  rebels,  now 

To  Christ  the  Lord  submit. 
To  mercy's  golden  sceptre  bow^. 
And  fall  at  Jesus'  feet. 

4  "  The  time  is  short !"  ye  saints,  rejoice. 

The  Lord  will  quickly  come ; 
Soon  shall  you  hear  the  Bridegroom's  voice, 
To  call  you  to  your  home. 


548  TIME    AND    ETERNITY. 

5  "  The  time  is  short !"  it  swiftly  flies, 

The  hour  is  just  at  hand 
When  we  shall  mount  above  the  skies, 
.    And  reach  the  wished-for  landi 

6  "  The  time  is  short!"  the  moment  near 

When  we  shall  dwell  above, 
And  be  for  ever  happy  there. 
With  Jesus,  whom  we  love. 

619        Life  the  Time  to  Serve  the  Lord.      L.  M. 

LIFE  is  the  time  to  serve  the  Lord, 
The  time  to  insure  the  great  reward ; 
And  while  the  lamp  holds  out  to  burn. 
The  vilest  sinner  may  return. 

2  Life  is  the  hour  that  God  has  given 
To  escape  from  hell  and  fly  to  heaven ; 
The  day  of  grace,  and  mortals  may 
Secure  the  blessings  of  the  day. 

3  The  living  know  that  they  must  die. 
But  all  the  dead  forgotten  lie ; 

Their  memory  and  their  sense  are  gone, 
Alike  unknowing  and  unknown. 

4  Their  hatred  and  their  love  are  lost. 
Their  envy  buried  in  the  dust ; 
They  have  no  share  in  all  that 's  done 
Beneath  the  circuit  of  the  sun. 

5  Then  what  my  thoughts  design  to  do. 
My  hands,  with  all  your  might  pursue; 
Since  no  device  nor  work  is  found. 
Nor  faith  nor  hope  beneath  the  ground. 

6  There  are  no  acts  of  pardon  past 

In  the  cold  grave  to  which  we  haste ; 
But  darkness,  death,  and  long  despair 
Keigii  in  eternal  silence  there. 


PRESENT    LIFE.  o49 

()20  Jafk  the  Time  to  Serve  God.  L.  M. 

rrilERE  is  a  God  who  reigns  above, 
L    Lord  of  the  heaven  and  earth  and  seas ; 
I  fear  His  wrath,  I  ask  His  love. 
And  Avith  my  lips  I  sing  His  praise. 

2  There  is  a  law  which  He  has  made, 

To  teach  us  all  that  we  must  do  ; 

My  soul,  be  His  commands  obeyed. 

For  they  are  holy,  just  and  true. 

3  There  is  a  gospel  rich  in  grace, 

Whence  sinners  all  their  comforts  draw ; 
Lord,  I  repent  and  seek  Thy  face, 
For  I  have  often  broke  Thy  law. 

4  There  is  an  hour  when  I  must  die, 

Nor  do  I  know  how  soon  'twill  come ; 
How  many  younger  much  than  I 

Have  passed  by  death  to  hear  their  doom ! 

O  Let  me  improve  the  hours  I  have. 
Before  the  day  of  grace  is  fled; 
There  's  no  repentance  in  the  grave, 
Nor  pardon  offered  to  the  dead. 

621  Time  and  Eternity.  L.  C.  M. 

LO !  on  a  narrow  neck  of  land, 
'Twixt  two  unbounded  seas  I  stand. 
Yet  how  insensible  ! 
A  point  of  time,  a  moment's  space. 
Removes  me  to  yon  heavenly  place. 
Or  shuts  me  up  in  hell. 

2  O  God,  my  inmost  soul  convert. 
And  deeply,  on  my  thoughtless  heart. 

Eternal  things  impress ; 
Give  me  to  feel  their  solemn  weight, 
And  save  me  ere  it  be  too  late ; 

Wake  me  to  righteousness. 


550  TIME   AND    ETEHFITY. 

3  Before  me  place  in  bright  array 
The  pomp  of  that  tremendous  day, 

When  Thou  with  clouds  shalt  come 
To  judge  the  nations  at  Thy  bar : 
And  tell  me,  Lord,  shall  I  be  there, 

To  meet  a  joyful  doom  ? 

4  Be  this  my  one  great  business  here, 
With  holy  trembling,  holy  fear. 

To  make  my  calling  sure  ; 
Thine  utmost  counsel  to  fulfil. 
And  suffer  all  Thy  righteous  will. 

And  to  the  end  endure. 

5  Then,  Saviour,  then  my  soul  receive. 
Transported  from  this  vale,  to  live 

And  reign  with  Thee  above ; 
Where  faith  is  sweetly  lost  in  sight, 
And  hope,  in  full,  supreme  delight, 

And  everlasting  love. 

622  .       The  Swiftness  of  Time.  L.  C.  M. 

MY  days,  my  weeks,  my  months,  my  years, 
Fly  rapid  as  the  whirling  spheres 
Around  the  steady  pole  : 
Time,  like  the  tide,  its  motion  keeps. 
Till  I  must  launch  through  boundless  deeps, 
Where  endless  ages  roll. 

2  The  grave  is  near  the  cradle  seen ; 
The  moments  swiftly  pass  between, 

And  whisper  as  they  fly, 
Unthinking  man,  remember  this. 
Though  fond  of  sublunary  bliss. 

Thou  soon  must  gasp  and  die. 

3  My  soul,  attend  the  solemn  call ; 
Thine  earthly  tent  must  quickly  fall, 

And  thou  must  take  thy  flight, 


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PRESENT    LIFE.  551 

Beyond  the  vast  expansive  blue, 
To  sing  and  love  as  angels  do, 
Or  sink  in  endless  night. 

(528  Shining  Shore.  8s  <Sl  7s. 

MY  days  are  gliding  swiftly  by, 
And  I,  a  pilgrim  stranger, 
Would  not  detain  them  as  tliey  fly, — 
Those  hours  of  toil  and  danger : 
For  now  we  stand  on  Jordan's  strand, 

Our  friends  are  passing  over ; 
And,  just  befoi'e,  the  shining  shore 
We  may  almost  discover. 

2  Our  absent  King  the  watchword  gave, — 

"  Let  every  lamp  be  burning ;" 
We  look  afar,  across  the  wave. 
Our  distant  home  discerning  : 
For  now,  &c. 

3  Should  coming  days  be  dark  and  cold, 

We  will  not  yield  to  sorrow, 
For  hope  will  sing,  with  courage  bold, 
"  There  's  glory  on  the  morrow  :" 
For  now,  &c. 

4  Let  storms  of  woe  in  whirlwinds  rise. 

Each  cord  on  earth  to  sever ; 
There — bright  and  joyous  in  the  skies — 
There — is  our  home  for  ever  : 
For  now  we  stand  on  Jordan's  strand. 

Our  friends  are  passing  over ; 
And,  just  before,  the  shining  shore 

AVe  may  almost  discover. 

624  Nearing  the  End.  S.  M. 

ONE  sweetly  solemn  thought 
Comes  to  me  o'er  and  o'er, 
Nearer  my  parting  hour  am  I 
Than  e'er  I  was  before. 


552  TIME    AND    ETERNITY. 

2  Nearer  my  Father's  house, 

Where  many  mansions  be ; 
Nearer  the  throne  where  Jesus  reigns, — 
•  Nearer  the  crystal  sea; 

3  Nearer  my  going  home, 

Laying  my  burden  down. 
Leaving  my  cross  of  heavy  grief, 
Wearing  my  starry  crown ; 

4  Nearer  that  hidden  stream. 

Winding  through  shades  of  night, 
Rolling  its  cold,  dark  waves  between 
Me  and  the  world  of  light. 

5  Jesus  !  to  Thee  I  cling  : 

Strengthen  my  arm  of  faith ; 
Stay  near  me  while  my  way-worn  feet 
Press  through  the  stream  of  death. 

()25  Separations  in  Time.  6s  &  8s. 

FRIEND  after  friend  departs ; 
Who  has  not  lost  a  friend  ? 
There  is  no  union  here  of  hearts. 

That  finds  not  here  an  end. 
Were  this  frail  world  our  final  rest. 
Living  or  dying  none  were  blest. 

2  Beyond  the  flight  of  time, 

Beyond  the  reign  of  death. 
There  surely  is  some  blessed  clime 

Where  life  is  not  a  breath ; 
Nor  life's  affections,  transient  fire. 
Whose  sparks  fly  upward  and  expire. 

8  There  is  a  world  above, 

Where  parting  is  unknown ; 
A  long  eternity  of  love, 

Formed  for  the  good  alone ; 
And  faith  beholds  the  dying  here. 
Translated  to  that  glorious  sphere. 


DEATH    AND    KESUKRECTION.  553 

4  Thus  star  by  star  declines, 

Till  all  are  passed  away, 
As  nioriiino:  liiiili  and  liiolier  shines 

To  pure  and  perfect  day ; 
Nor  sink  those  stars  in  empty  night, 
But  hide  themselves  in  heaven's  own  light. 

DEATH  AND  RESURRECTION. 

626  Happiness  in  Death.  C.  M. 

HEAR  wdiat  the  voice  from  heaven  proclaims 
For  all  the  pious  dead ; 
Sweet  is  the  savour  of  their  names, 
And  soft  their  sleeping  bed. 

2  They  die  in  Jesus,  and  are  blessed ; 

How  calm  their  slumbers  are ! 
From  suffering  and  from  sin  released. 
And  freed  from  every  snare. 

3  Far  from  this  world  of  toil  and  strife. 

They  're  present  with  the  Lord ; 
The  labours  of  their  mortal  life 
End  in  a  large  reward. 

627  Dying  in  God's  Embrace.  C.  M. 

DEATH  cannot  make  our  souls  afraid. 
If  God  be  with  us  there ; 
We  may  walk  through  its  darkest  shade, 
And  never  yield  to  fear. 

2  I  could  renounce  my  all  below. 

If  my  Creator  bid  ; 
And  run,  if  I  w^ere  called  to  go. 
And  die  as  Moses  did. 

3  Might  I  but  climb  to  Pisgah's  top, 

And  view  the  promised  land. 
My  flesh  itself  would  long  to  drop, 
And  pray  for  the  command. 

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554  TIME    AND    ETEENITY. 

4  Clasped  in  my  heavenly  Father's  arms, 
I  would  forget  my  breath, 
And  lose  my  life  among  the  charms 
■  Of  so  divine  a  death. 

628  Fears  of' Death  Removed.  L.  M. 

WHY  should. we  start  and  fear  to  die  ? 
What  timorous  worms  we  mortals  are  ! 
Death  is  the  gate  of  endless  joy, 
And  yet  we  dread  to  enter  there. 

2  The  pains,  the  groans,  and  dying  strife, 

Fright  our  approaching  souls  away ; 
Still  we  shrink  back  again  to  life. 
Fond  of  our  prison  and  our  clay. 

3  O  if  my  Lord  would  come  and  meet. 

My  soul  would  stretch  her  wings  in  haste, 
Fly  fearless' through  death's  iron  gate, 
Nor  feel  the  terrors  as  she  passed. 

4  Jesus  can  make  a  dvins:  bed 

Feel  soft  as  downy  pillows  are. 
While  on  His  breast  I  lean  my  head. 
And  breathe  my  life  out  sweetly  there. 

629  Death  made  Desirable.  C.  M. 
TESUS !  the  vision  of  Thy  face, 

J    Hath  overpowering  charms  ! 
Scarce  shall  I  feel  death's  cold  embrace. 
If  Christ  be  in  my  arms. 

2  Then,  while  ye  hear  my  heart-strings  break. 
How  sweet  my  minutes  roll ! 
A  mortal  paleness  on  my  cheek. 
And  glory  in  my  soul. 

630  Death  Disarmed.  C.  M. 

WHY  do  we  mourn  departing  friends. 
Or  shake  at  death's  alarms? 
'Tis  but  the  voice  that  Jesus  sends. 
To  call  them  to  His  arms. 


DEATH    AND    RESURKECTION.  555 

2  Are  we  not  tending  upward  too, 

As  fast  as  time  can  move  ? 
Nor  should  we  wish  our  hours  more  slow 
To  keep  us  from  our  love. 

3  The  graves  of  all  the  saints  He  blest, 

And  softened  every  bed ; 
Where  should  the  dying  members  rest, 
But  with  their  dying  Head  ? 

4  Thence  He  arose,  ascending  high. 

And  showed  our  feet  the  way ; 
Up  to  the  Lord  our  flesh  shall  fly, 
At  the  great  rising  day. 

(531  Preparation  for  Death.  C.  M. 

HE  is  a  God  of  sovereign  love. 
Who  promised  heaven  to  me, 
And  taught  my  thoughts  to  soar  above, 
Where  happy  spirits  be. 

2  Prepare  me.  Lord,  for  Thy  right  hand  ; 
Then  come  the  joyful  day  ; 
Come  death,  and  some  celestial  band, 
To  bear  my  soul  away. 

632        -        Death  of  the  Eighteous.  L.  M. 

HOW  blest  the  righteous  when  he  dies ! 
.  When  sinks  a  weary  soul  to  rest, 
How  mildly  beam  the  closing  eyes. 

How  gently  heaves  the  expiring  breast ! 

2  So  fades  a  summer  cloud  away. 

So  sinks  the  gale  when  storms  are  o'er  : 
So  gently  shuts  the  eye  of  day. 
So  dies  a  wave  along  the  shore. 

3  A  holy  quiet  reigns  around, 

A  calm  which  life  nor  death  destroys ; 
Nothing  disturbs  that  peace  profound, 
Which  his  unfettered  soul  enjoys. 


556  TIME   AND   ETEENITY. 

4  Farewell,  conflicting  hopes  and  fears, 

Where  lights  and  shades  alternate  dwell ; 
How  bright  the  unchanging  morn  appears, 
Farewell,  inconstant  world,  farew^ell ! 

5  Life's  duty  done,  as' sinks  the  clay. 

Light  from  its  load  the  spirit  flies ; 
While  heaven  and  earth  combine  to  say, 
"  How  blest  the  righteous  when  he  dies !" 

633  Peaceful  Death.  S.  M. 

0!  FOR  the  death  of  those, 
Who  slumber  in  the  Lord ! 
O  be,  like  theirs,  my  last  rej)ose, 
Like  theirs  my  last  reward ! 

2  Their  bodies  in  the  ground 

In  silent  hope  may  lie. 
Till  the  last  trumpet's  joyful  sound 
Shall  call  them  to  the  sky. 

3  Their  ransomed  spirits  soar. 

On  wings  of  faith  and  love. 

To  meet  the  Saviour  they  adore, 

And  reign  with  Him  above. 

4  With  us  their  names  shall  live 

Through  long  succeeding  years, 
Enbalmed  with  all  our  hearts  can  give, 
Our  praises  and  our  tears. 

5  O  for  the  death  of  those, 

Who  slumber  in  the  Lord ! 
O  be,  like  theirs,  my  last  repose,   . 
Like  theirs  my  last  reward ! 

(534  Dying  Christian.  8s  &  7s. 

IT^HY  lament  the  Christian  dying  ? 
Ml     Why  indulge  in  tears  or  gloom? 
Calmly  on  the  Lord  relying, 
He  can  greet  the  opening  tomb. 


DEATH   AND    RESURRECTION.  557 

2  Scenes  seraphic,  high  and  glorious, 

Now  forbid  his  longer  stay  ; 
See  him  rise  o'er  death  victorious. 
Angels  beckon  him  away. 

3  Hark  !  the  golden  harps  are  ringing, 

Sounds  unearthly  fill  his  ear : 
Millions  now  in  heaven  singing. 
Greet  his  joyful  entrance  there. 


(335        Death  Welcome  to  the  Believer.         lis. 


I 


WOULD  not  live  alway :  I  ask  not  to  stay 
Where  storm  after  storm  rises  dark  o'er  the 
way ; 
The  few  lurid  mornings  that  dawn  on  us  here. 
Are  enough  for  life's  woes,  full  enough  for  its 
cheer. 

2  I  would  not  live  alway,  thus  fettered  by  sin ; 
Temptation  without  and  corruption  within : 
E'en  the  rapture  of  pardon  is   mingled  with 

fears. 
And  the  cup  of   thanksgiving   with   penitent 
tears. 

3  I  would  not  live  alway;  no — welcome  the  tomb. 
Since  Jesus  hath  lain  there,  I  dread  not  its 

gloom  ; 
There,  sweet  be  my  rest,  till  He  bid  me  arise. 
To  hail  Him  in  triumph  descending  the  skies. 

4  Who,  who  would  live  alway, '  away  from  his 

God; 
Away  from  yon  heaven,  that  blissful  abode, 
Where  the  rivers  of  pleasure  flow  o'er  the  bright 

plains. 
And  the  noontide  of  glory  eternally  reigns : 

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558  TIME    AND    ETERNITY. 

5  Where  the  saints  of  all  ages  in  harmony  meet, 
Their    Saviour   and   brethren,    transported   to 

greet ; 
While  the  anthems  of  rapture  unceasingly  roll, 
And  the  smile  of  the  Lord  is  the  feast  of  the 

soul. 

636  Triumph  over  Death.  C.  M. 

0!  FOR  an  overcoming  faith 
To  cheer  my  dying  hours, 
To  triumph  o'er  the  monster,  Death, 
And  all  his  frightful  powers ! 

2  Joyful  with  all  the  strength  I  have. 

My  quivering  lips  should  sing, 
"Where  is  thy  boasted  victory,  grave. 
And  where  the  monster's  sting  ?" 

3  If  sin  be  pardoned,  I  'm  secure ; 

Death  has  no  sting  beside ; 
The  law  gives  sin  its  damning  power ; 
But  Christ,  my  ransom,  died. 

4  Now  to  the  God  of  victory 

Immortal  thanks  be  paid, 
Who  makes  us  conquerors  while  we  die, 
Through  Christ  our  living  Head. 

637  Death  of  the  Saint  and  Sinner        L.  M. 

Contrasted. 

WHAT  scenes  of  horror  and  of  dread. 
Await  the  sinner's  dying  bed  ! 
Death's  terrors  all  appear  in  sight. 
Presages  of  eternal  night. 

2  His  sins  in  dreadful  order  rise, 
And  fill  his  soul  with  sad  surprise; 
Mount  Sinai's  thunder  turns  his  ears, 
And  not  one  ray  of  hope  appears. 


J 


DEATH    AND    RESURRECTION.  559 

3  Not  SO  the  heir  of  heavenly  bliss ; 
His  soul  is  filled  with  conscious  peace; 
A  steady  faith  subdues  his  fear ; 

He  sees  the  happy  Canaan  near. 

4  His  mind  is  tranquil  and  serene ; 
No  terrors  in  his  looks  are  seen ; 

His  Saviour's  smile  dispels  the  gloom, 
And  smooths  his  passage  to  the  tomb. 

5  Lord,  make  my  faith  and  love  sincere ; 
My  judgment  sound,  my  conscience  clear; 
And  when  the  toils  of  life  are  past, 

May  I  be  found  in  peace  at  last. 

638  Death  and  Glory.  C.  M. 

0  COULD  we  die  with  those  that  die, 
And  ])lace  us  in  their  stead ; 
Then  would  our  spirits  learn  to  fly, 
And  converse  with  the  dead. 

2  Then  should  we  see  the  saints  above. 

In  their  own  glorious  forms, 
And  wonder  why  our  souls  should  love 
To  dwell  with  mortal  worms. 

3  We  should  almost  forsake  our  clay 

Before  the  summons  come. 
And  pray  and  wish  our  souls  away 
To  their  eternal  home. 

639  Faith  in  Dying.  C.  M. 

OFOR  the  eye  of  faith  divine,    . 
To  pierce  beyond  the  grave ; 
To  see  that  Friend,  and  call  Him  mine, 
Whose  arm  is  strong  to  save. 

2  Lord,  I  commit  my  soul  to  Thee, 
Accept  the  sacred  trust ; 
Receive  this  nobler  part  of  me, 
And  watch  my  sleeping  dust. 


560  TIME    AIs'D    ETERNITY. 

3  Till  that  illustrious  morning  come, 
When  all  Thy  saints  shall  rise, 
And,  clothed  in  full,  immortal  bloom, 
•  Attend  Thee  to  the  skies. 

640  Triumph  over  Death  and  the  Grave.   P.  M. 

VITAL  spark  of  heavenly  flame. 
Quit,  O  quit  this  mortal  frame; 
Trembling,  hoping,  lingering,  flying, 
O  the  pain,  the  bliss  of  dying  ! 
Cease,  fond  nature,  cease  thy  strife, 
And  let  me  languish  into  life. 

2  Hark  !  they  whisper !  angels  say, 
"Sister  spirit,  come  away." 
What  is  this  absorbs  me  quite, 
Steals  my  senses,  shuts  my  sight ; 
Drowns  my  spirit,  draws  my  breath  ? 
Tell  me,  my  soul,  can  this  be  death  ? 

3  The  world  recedes,  it  disappears ; 
Heaven  opens  on  my  eyes — my  ears 
With  sounds  sera]3hic  ring  : 

Lend,  lend  your  wings,  I  mount,  I  fly ; 
O  Grave,  where  is  thy  victory  ? 
O  Death,  where  is  thy  sting  ? 

641  Funeral  Hymn.  12s  &  lis. 

THOU  art  gone  to  the  grave,  but  we  will  not 
deplore  thee ; 
Though  sorrows  and  darkness  encompass  the 

tomb. 
The  Saviour  has  passed  through  its  portals  before 

thee. 
And  the  lamp  of  His  love  is  thy  guide  through 
the  gloom. 


^ 


DEATH    AND    RESURRECTION.  561 

2  Thou  art  gone  to  the  grave,  we  no  longer  behohi 

thee, 
Nor  tread  the  rough  path  of  the  world  by  thy 

side ; 
But  the  wide  arms  of  mercy  are  sj)read  to  enfold 

thee. 
And  sinners  may  hope,  since  the  Sinless  hath 

died. 

3  Thou  art  gone  to  the  grave,  and  its  mansions 

forsaking, 

Perhaps  thy  proud  spirit  in  doubt  lingered  long; 

But  the  sunshine  of  heaven  beamed  bright  on 
thy  waking. 

And  the  song  that  thou  heardst  was  the  Se- 
raphim's song. 

4  Thou  art  gone  to  the  grave,  but  'twere  wrong  to 

deplore  thee, 

When  God  was  thy  ransom,  thy  guardian  and 
guide ; 

He  gave  thee,  and  took  thee,  and  soon  will  re- 
store thee. 

Where  death  has  no  sting,  since  the  Saviour  has 
died. 

642  Funeral  Hymn.  C.  M. 

HARK !  from  the  tombs  a  doleful  sound ! 
My  ears  attend  the  cry ; 
"  Ye  living  men,  come  view  the  ground, 
Where  you  must  shortly  lie. 

2  "  Princes,  this  clay  must  be  your  bed. 

In  spite  of  all  your  towers ; 
The  tall,  the  wise,  the  reverend  head 
Must  lie  as  low  as  ours." 

3  Great  God,  is  this  our  certain  doom  ? 

And  are  we  still  secure  ? 


562  TIME    AND    ETEENITY. 

Still  walking  downward  to  the  tomb, 
And  yet  prepare  no  more ! 

4  Grant  us  the  power  of  quickening  grace, 
To  fit  our  souls  to  fly ; 
Then,  when  we  drop  this  dying  flesh. 
We  '11  rise  above  the  sky. 

643  Funeral  Hymn.  C.  M. 

BENEATH  our  feet  and  o'er  our  head 
Is  equal  warning  given  : 
Beneath  us  lie  the  countless  dead. 
Above  us  is  the  heaven. 

2  Their  names  are  graven  on  the  stone. 

Their  bones  are  in  the  clay  ; 
And  ere  another  day  is  gone,  * 

Ourselves  may  be  as  they. 

3  Death  rides  on  every  passing  breeze, 

And  lurks  in  every  flower ; 
Each  season  has  its  own  disease, 
Its  peril  every  hour. 

4  Turn,  mortal,  turn,  thy  soul  aj)ply 

To  truths  divinely  given  : 
The  bones  which  underneath  thee  lie 
Shall  live  for  hell  or  heaven. 

644  The  House  Appointed  for  all  Living.  C.  M. 

HOW  still  and  peaceful  is  the  grave. 
Where,  life's  vain  tumults  past. 
The  appointed  house,  by  heaven's  decree. 
Receives  us  all  at  last. 

2  The  wicked  there  from  troubling  cease, 
Their  passions  rage  no  more ; 
And  there  the  weary  pilgrim  rests 
From  all  the  toils  he  bore. 


DEATH   AND    RESURRECTION.  563 

3  There  servants,  masters,  poor  and  rich 

Partake  the  same  repose  ; 
And  there,  in  peace,  the  ashes  mix 
Of  those  who  once  were  foes. 

4  All  levelled  by  the  hand  of  death, 

Lie  sleeping  in  the  tomb, 
Till  God  in  judgment  call  them  forth. 
To  meet  their  final  doom. 

GJrO       Death  axd  Burial  of  a  Christian.      L.  M. 

UNVEIL  thy  bosom  faithful  tomb. 
Take  this  new  treasure  to  thy  trust, 
And  give  these  sacred  relics  room. 
To  slumber  in  the  silent  dust. 

2  Xor  ^Dain,  nor  grief,  nor  anxious  fear 

Invades  thy  bounds — no  mortal  woes 
Can  reach  the  peaceful  sleeper  here. 
While  angels  watch  his  soft  repose. 

3  So  Jesus  slejDt,  God's  dying  Son 

Passed  through  the  grave,  and  blessed  the  bed ; 
Rest  here,  blest  saint,  till  from  His  throne 
The  morning  break,  and  pierce  the  shade. 

4  Break  from  His  throne,  illustrious  morn. 

Attend,  O  earth.  His  sovereign  word ; 
Restore  thy  trust — a  glorious  form 
Shall  then  arise  to  meet  the  Lord. 

6-16  On  the  Death  of  a  Child.  C.  M. 

LIFE  is  a  sj^an,  a  fleeting  hour, 
How  soon  the  vapour  flies ! 
Man  is  a  tender,  transient  flower, 
That  e'en  in  blooming  dies. 

2  Death  spreads  his  withering,  wintry  arms. 
And  beauty  smiles  no  more ; 
Ah !   where  are  now  those  rising  charms 
Which  pleased  our  eyes  before ! 


564  TIME    AND    ETERNITY. 

3  That  once  loved  form,  now  cold  and  dead, 

Each  mournful  thought  employs : 
We  weep,  our  earthly  comforts  fled, 
•  And  withered  all  our  joys. 

4  Hope  looks  beyond  the  bounds  of  time, 

When  what  we  now  deplore 

Shall  rise  in  full,  immortal  prime, 

And  bloom  to  fade  no  more. 

5  Cease,  then,  fond  nature,  cease  thy  tears ; 

The  Saviour  dwells  on  high : 
There  everlasting  spring  appears. 
There  joys  shall  never  die. 

647  Death  of  a  Youi^g  Child.  C.  M. 

ALAS  !  how  changed  that  lovely  flower. 
Which  bloomed  and  cheered  my  heart ; 
Fair,  fleeting  comfort  of  an  hour, 
How  soon  we  're  called  to  part ! 

2  And  shall  my  bleeding  heart  arraign 

That  God,  whose  ways  are  love? 
Or  vainly  cherish  anxious  pain 
For  her  who  rests  above  ? 

3  No  ! — let  me  rather  humbly  pay 

Obedience  to  His  will. 
And  with  my  inmost  spirit  say, 
^'The  Lord  is  righteous  still.'' 

4  From  adverse  blasts,  and  lowering  storms, 

Her  favoured  soul  He  bore ; 
And  with  yon  bright,  angelic  forms, 
She\\\Qs,  to  die  no  more. 

5  Why  should  I  vex  my  heart,  or  fast  ? 

No  more  she  HI  visit  me ; 
My  soul  will  mount  to  her  at  last. 
And  there  my  child  I  '11  see. 


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DEATH    AND    RESUllRECTION.  565 

6  Pre]iare  me,  blessed  Lord,  to  share 
The  bliss  Thy  people  prove ; 
Who  round  Thy  glorious  throne  appear, 
And  dwell  in  perfect  love. 

648  Joy  in  View  of  the  Resurrection.       S.  M. 
i  ND  must  this  body  die, 

j^jL  This  mortal  frame  decay  ? 
And  must  these  active  limbs  of  mine 
Lie  mouldering  in  the  clay  ? 

2  God  my  Redeemer  lives. 

And  often  from  the  skies 
Looks  down  and  watches  all  my  dust, 
Till  He  shall  bid  it  rise. 

3  Arr^^ed  in  glorious  grace 

Shall  these  vile  bodies  shine. 
And  every  shape  and  every  face 
Look  heavenly  and  divine. 

4  These  lively  hopes  we  owe 

To  Jesus'  dying  love : 
We  would  adore  His  grace  below, 
And  sing  His  power  above. 

5  Dear  Lord,  accept  the  praise 

Of  these,  our  humble  songs. 
Till  tunes  of  nobler  sound  w^e  raise 
With  our  immortal  tongues. 

649  Death  and  Eesurrection.  C.  M. 

THRO'  sorrow's  night  and  danger's  path, 
Amid  the  deepening  gloom. 
We,  soldiers  of  an  injured  King, 
Are  marching  to  the  tomb. 

2  There,  when  the  turmoil  is  no  more, 
And  all  our  powers  decay. 
Our  cold  remains,  in  solitude. 
Shall  sleep  the  years  away. 

48 


5GQ  TIME    AND    ETERNITY 

3  Our  labours  done,  securely  laid 

In  this  our  last  retreat, 
Unheeded,  o'er  our  silent  dust, 
*   The  storms  of  life  shall  beat. 

4  Then  love's  soft  tight  o'er  every  eye 

Shall  shed  its  mildest  rays, 
And  the  long  silent  dust  shall  burst, 
With  shouts  of  endless  praise. 

650  Asleep  in  Jesus.  L.  M. 

A  SLEEP  in  Jesus !  blessed  sleep ! 
Xl.  From  which  none  ever  wakes  to  weep ! 
A  calm  and  undisturbed  repose. 
Unbroken  by  the  last  of  foes ! 

2  Asleep  in  Jesus !  oh !  how  sweet 
To  be  for  such  a  slumber  meet : 
With  holy  confidence  to  sing. 

That  death  hath  lost  its  venomed  sting ! 

3  Asleep  in  Jesus  !  peaceful  rest ! 
Whose  waking  is  supremely  blest, 
No  fear — no  woe,  shall  dim  that  hour, 
That  manifests  the  Saviour's  power. 

4  Asleep  in  Jesus !  oh,  for  me 
May  such  a  blissful  refuge  be : 
Securely  shall  my  ashes  lie. 
Waiting  the  summons  from  on  high. 

5  Asleep  in  Jesus  !  time  nor  space 
Debars  this  precious  "  hiding-place," 
On  Indian  plains,  or  Lapland  snows, 
Believers  find  the  same  repose. 

6  Asleep  in  Jesus !  far  from  Thee 

Thy  kindred  and  their  graves  may  be ; 
But  there  is  still  a  blessed  sleep. 
From  which  none  ever  wakes  to  weep. 


DEATH    AND    RESURRECTION.  567 

G51  The  Soldier's  Discharge.  S.  M. 

O  ERVAXT  of  God,  well  done ! 
O  Rest  from  thy  loved  employ : 
The  battle  fought,  the  victory  won, 
Enter  thy  Master's  joy. 

2  The  voice  at  midnight  came ; 

He  started  up  to  hear : 
A  mortal  arrow  pierced  his  frame ; 
He  fell,  but  felt  no  fear. 

3  At  midnight  came  the  cry 

"  To  meet  thy  God  prepare  !" 
He  woke, — and  caught  his  Captain's  eye : 
Then,  strong  in  faith  and  prayer, 

4  His  spirit  with  a  bound 

Left  its  encumbering  clay  : 
His  tent,  at  sunrise,  on  the  ground 
A  darkened  ruin  lay. 

5  The  pains  of  death  are  past  ; 

Labour  and  sorrow  cease ; 
And  life's  long  warfare  closed  at  last, 
His  soul  is  found  in  peace. 

6  Soldier  of  Christ,  well  done  ! 

Praise  be  thy  new  emj^loy ; 
And  while  eternal  ages  run. 
Rest  in  thy  Saviour's  joy. 

652  Warnings  of  Death.  L.  M. 

WHERE  are  the  living  ? — On  the  ground 
Where  prayer  is  heard  and  mercy  found : 
Where  in  the  compass  of  a  span. 
The  mortal  makes  the  immortal  man. 

2  Who  are  the  living  ? — They  whose  breath 
Draws  every  moment  nigh  to  death ; 
Of  endless  bliss  or  woe  the  heirs, 
O  what  an  awful  lot  is  theirs ! 


568  TIME   AND    ETEENITY. 

3  Then,  timely  warned,  let  us  begin 
To  follow  Christ  and  flee  from  sin ; 
Daily  grow  up  in  Him  our  Head, 
Lord  of  the  living  and  the  dead.  • 

653  Weep  not  for  Me.  8s  &  4s. 

WHEN  the  spark  of  life  is  waning, 
Weep  not  for  me  ; 
When  the  languid  eye  is  straining, 

Weep  not  for  me  ; 
When  the  feeble  pulse  is  ceasing. 
Start  not  at  its  swift  decreasing ; 
'Tis  the  fettered  soul's  releasing ; 
Weep  not  for  me. 

2  When  the  pangs  of  death  assail  me. 

Weep  not  for  me ; 
Christ  is  mine — He  cannot  fail  me ; 

Weep  not  for  me ; 
Yes,  though  sin  and  doubt  endeavour 
From  His  love  my  soul  to  sever, 
Jesus  is  my  strength  for  ever : 

Weep  not  for  me. 

g54  Certainty  of  Death.  S.  M. 

AND  am  I  born  to  die  ? 
To  lay  this  body  down  ? 
And  must  my  trembling  spirit  fly 
Into  a  world  unknown  ? 
2  How  shall  I  leave  my  tomb  ? 
With  triumph  or  regret ! — 
A  fearful  or  a  joyful  doom, 
A  curse  or  blessing,  meet? 

655  ^  The  Moment  After  Death.  C.  M. 

IN  vain  the  fancy  strives  to  paint 
The  moment  after  death, — 
The  glories  that  surround  a  saint, 
When  yielding  up  his  breath. 


THE    JUDGMENT.  569 

2  One  gentle  sigh  the  fetters  breaks ; 

We  scarce  can  say, — He 's  gone ! 
Before  the  willing  spirit  takes 
Its  mansion  near  the  throne. 

3  Faith  strives — ^but  all  its  efforts  fail, — 

To  trace  the  Spirit's  fliglit ; 
No  eye  can  pierce  within  the  veil 
That  hides  the  world  of  light. 

4  We  know — and  'tis  enou£:h  to  know — 

Saints  are  completely  blest ; 
Have  done  with  sin,  and  care,  and  wo, 
And  with  their  Saviour  rest. 

5  On  harps  of  gold,  they  praise  His  name. 

And  see  Him  face  to  face : 
Oh  !  let  us  catch  the  sacred  flame, 
And  run  the  heavenly  race. 

THE  JUDG3IEXT. 
656  The  Sinxer  Warned.  S.  M. 

4  XD  will  the  Judge  descend  ? 
^1.  And  must  the  dead  arise  ? 
And  not  a  single  soul  escape 
His  all-discerning  eyes  ? 

2  How  will  my  heart  endure 

The  terrors  of  that  day, 
Wheii  earth  and  heaven^  before  His  face, 
Astonish^  shrink  away  ? 

3  But  ere  that  trumpet  shakes 

The  mansions  of  the  dead. 
Hark,  from  the  gospel's  cheering  sound, 
What  joyful  tidings  spread  ! 

4  Ye  sinners  seek  His  grace. 

Whose  wrath  ye  cannot  bear ! 
Fly  to  the  shelter  of  His  cross, 
And  find  salvation  there. 

4s* 


570  TIME   AND    ETERNITY. 

5  So  shall  that  curse  remove 

By  which  the  Saviour  bled ; 
And  the  last  awful  day  shall  pour 
His  blessing  on  your  head. 

657  Judgment  Anticipated.  C.  M. 

WHEN  rising  from  the  bed  of  death, 
O'erwhelmed  with  guilt  and  fear, 
I  see  my  Maker  face  to  face, 
O  !  how  shall  I  appear  ? 

2  If  yet  while  pardon  may  be  found, 

And  mercy  may  be  sought, 
My  heart  with  inward  horror  shrinks, 
And  trembles  at  the  thought, 

3  When  Thou,  O  Lord,  shalt  stand  disclosed. 

In  majesty  severe. 
And  sit  in  judgment  on  my  soul, 
O  !  how  shall  I  appear  ? 

4  Yet  never  shall  my  soul  despair 

Her  pardon  to  procure, 
Who  knows  Thine  only  Son  has  died. 
To  make  her  pardon  sure. 

658  Appkehension  of  Judgment.        L.  C.  M. 

WHEN  Thou,  my  righteous  Judge,  shalt  come 
To  take  Thy  ransomed  people  home, 
Shall  I  among  them  stand  ?      ^ 
Shall  such  a  worthless  worm  as  I, 
Who  sometimes  am  afraid  to  die. 
Be  found  at  Thy  right  hand'? 

2  I  love  to  meet  among  them  now. 
Before  Thy  gracious  feet  to  bow, 

Though  vilest  of  them  all ; 
But  can  I  bear  the  piercing  thought. 
What  if  my  name  should  be  left  out. 

When  Thou  for  them  shalt  call  ? 


THE   JUDGMENT.  571 

3  Prevent,  prevent  it  by  Thy  grace ; 

Be  Tliou,  dear  Lord,  my  hiding-place, 

In  this  the  accepted  day ; 
Thy  pardoning  voice,  O  let  me  hear, 
To  still  my  unbelieving  fear, 

Nor  let  me  fall,  I  pray. 

4  Let  me  among  Thy  saints  te  found, 
"NMiene'er  the  archangel's  trump  shall  sound, 

To  see  Thy  smilins;  face ; 
Then  loudest  of  the  crowd  I  '11  sing. 
While  heaven's  resounding  mansions  ring 

With  shouts  of  sovereign  grace. 

659  Preparation  to  Meet  God.  S.  M. 

PEEPARE  me,  gracious  God, 
To  stand  before  Thy  face ; 
Thy  Spirit  must  the  work  perform, 
For  it  is  all  of  grace. 

2  In  Christ's  obedience  clothe. 

And  wash  me  in  His  blood : 
So  shall  I  lift  my  head  with  joy, 
Among  the  sons  of  God. 

3  Do  Thou  my  sins  subdue. 

Thy  sovereign  love  make  known ; 
The  spirit  of  my  mind  renew, 
And  save  me  in  Thy  Son. 

4  Let  me  attest  Thy  power. 

Let  me  Thy  goodness  prove, 
Till  my  full  soul  can  hold  no  more 
Of  everlasting  love. 

660  Christ  Descending  to  Judgment.  8s  7s  &  4s. 

SEE  the  eternal  Judge  descending, 
View  Him  seated  on  His  throne : 
Now,  poor  sinner,  now  lamenting. 
Stand  and  hear  thy  awful  doom ; 


572  TIME    AND    ETERNITY. 

Trumpets  call  thee, 
Stand  and  hear  thy  awful  doom. 

2  Hear  the  cries  he  now  is  venting, 

Filled  with  dread  of  fiercer  pain ;' 
While  in  anguish  thus  lamenting, 
That  he  ne'er  was  born  again : 

Greatly  mourning. 
That  he  ne'er  was  born  again. 

3  "Yonder  sits  the  slighted  Saviour, 

With  the  marks  of  dying  love  ; 
O  that  i  had  sought  His  favour, 
When  I  felt  His  Spirit  move ; 

Golden  moments, 
When  I  felt  His  Spirit  move." 

4  Now,  despisers,  look  and  wonder ; 

Hope  and  sinners  here  must  part : 
Louder  than  a  peal  of  thunder, 

Hear  the  dreadful  sound,  "  Depart !" 

Lost  for  ever, 
Hear  the  dreadful  sound,  ''Depart!" 

661  The  Day  of  Wrath.  L.  M. 

THE  day  of  wrath,  that  dreadful  day, 
When  heaven  and  earth  shall  pass  away ! 
What  power  shall  be  the  sinner's  stay  ? 
How  shall  he  meet  that  dreadful  day  ? 

2  When,  shrivelling  like  a  parched  scroll. 
The  flaming  heavens  together  roll ; 
When  louder  yet,  and  yet  more  dread, 
Swells  the  high  trump  that  wakes  the  dead. 

3  Oh  on  that  day,  that  wrathful  day, 
When  man  to  judgment  wakes  from  clay, 
Be  Thou  the  trembling  sinner's  stay. 
Though  heaven  and  earth  shall  pass  away. 


THE   JUDGMENT.  573 


6G2  The  Day  of  Judgment.        8s  7s  &  4s. 

DAY  of  judgment,  day  of  wonders ! 
Ilark  !  the  trumpet's  awful  sound, 
Louder  than  a  thousand  thunders. 
Shakes  the  vast  creation  round ! 

How  the  summons 
Will  the  sinner's  heart  confound ! 

2  At  His  call  the  dead  awaken, 

Hise  to  life  from  earth  and  sea ; 
All  the  powers  of  nature  shaken 
By  His  looks  prej^are  to  flee : 

Careless  sinner, 
What  will  then  become  of  thee  ? 

3  See  the  Judge  our  nature  wearing, 

Clothed  in  majesty  divine ; 
You  who  long  for  His  appearing, 
Then  shall  say,  This  God  is  mine ! 

Gracious  Saviour, 
Own  me  in  that  day  for  Thine. 

663  Cheist  Coming  to  Judgment.   8s  7s  &  4s. 

LO !  He  comes,  with  clouds  descending. 
Once  for  favoured  sinners  slain ; 
Thousand  thousand  saints  attending, 
Swell  the  triumph  of  His  train : 

Hallelujah ! 
Jesus  comes,  and  comes  to  reign. 

2  Every  eye  shall  now  behold  Him, 

Robed  in  dreadful  majesty ; 
Those  who  set  at  naught,  and  sold  Him, 
Pierced  and  nailed  Him  to  the  tree, 

Deeply  wailing. 
Shall  the  true  Messiah  see. 

3  Every  island,  sea  and  mountain. 

Heaven  and  earth  shall  flee  away ; 


574  TIME    AND    ETERNITY. 

All  who  hate  Him  must,  confounded, 
Hear  the  trump  proclaim  the  day : 

"Come  to  judgment ! 
Come  to  judgment !  come  away  !" 

4  Now  redemption,  long  expected, 

See,  in  solemn  pomp  aj)pear  : 
All  His  saints  by  man  rejected 
Now  shall  meet  Him  in  the  air. 

Hallelujah ! 
See  the  day  of  God  appear. 

5  Mighty  King,  let  all  adore  Thee, 

High  on  Thine  eternal  throne ; 
Saviour,  take  the  power  and  glory, 
Claim  the  kingdom  for  Thine  own ! 

O  come  quickly, 
Hallelujah  !  come.  Lord,  come. 

664     Consolation  in  Christ  in  View  op  the  C.  M. 
Judgment. 

THAT  awful  day  will  surely  come. 
The  appointed  hour  makes  haste. 
When  I  must  stand  before  my  Judge, 
And  pass  the  solemn  test. 

2  Thou  lovely  Chief  of  all  my  joys, 

Thou  Sovereign  of  my  heart. 
How  could  I  bear  to  hear  Thy  voice 
Pronounce  the  word,  "  Depart !'' 

3  O !  wretched  state  of  deep  despair, 

To  see  my  God  remove, 
And  fix  my  doleful  station,  where 
I  must  not  taste  His  love. 

4  Jesus,  I  throw  my  arms  around. 

And  hang  upon  Thy  breast ; 
Without  a  gracious  smile  from  Thee 
My  spirit  cannot  rest. 


THE   JUDGMENT.  575 

5  O I  tell  me  that  my  worthless  name 
Is  graven  on  Thy  hands ; 
Show  me  some  promise  in  Thy  book, 
Where  my  salvation  stands. 

G  Give  me  one  kind,  assuring  word, 
To  sink  my  fears  again  ; 
And  cheerfully  my  soul  shall  wait 
Her  threescore  years  and  ten. 

665  Coming  of  the  Lord.  L.  ^I. 

THE  Lord  shall  come  !  the  earth  shall  quake, 
The  mountains  to  their  centre  shake, 
And,  withering  from  the  vault  of  night. 
The  stars  withdraw  their  feeble  light. 

2  The  Lord  shall  come !  but  not  the  same 
As  once  in  lowly  form  He  came, — 

A  silent  Lamb  before  His  foes, 
A  weary  man,  and  full  of  woes. 

3  The  Lord  shall  come !  a  dreadful  form, 
With  wreath  of  flame,  and  robe  of  storm. 
On  cherub  wings,  and  wings  of  wind. 
Anointed  Judge  of  human  kind. 

4  Can  this  be  He,  who  wont  to  stray 
A  pilgrim  on  the  world's  highway, 

By  power  oppressed,  and  mocked  by  pride, — 
The  Nazarene,  the  Crucified  ? 

5  While  sinners  in  despair  shall  call, 

"  Rocks,  hide  us  !  mountains,  on  us  fall !" 
The  saints,  ascending  from  the  tomb. 
Shall  sing  for  joy,  ^'  The  Lord  is  come  !" 

666  Coming  of  the  Judge.  S.  M. 

I  SAW,  beyond  the  tomb. 
The  awful  Judge  appear !     • 
Prepared  to  scan,  with  strict  account, 
The  blessings  wasted  here. 


576  TIME    AND    ETEENITY. 

2  Ye  sinners,  fear  the  Lord, 

While  yet  'tis  called  to-day : 
Soon  will  the  awful  voice  of  death 
Command  your  souls  away. 

3  Soon  will  the  harvest  close — 

The  summer  soon  be  o'er — 
And  soon,  your  injured,  angry  God 
Will  hear  your  prayers  no  more. 

ETERNITY. 

667  Nearness  to  Eternity,  L.  M 

ETERNITY  is  just  at  hand  ; 
And  shall  I  waste  my  ebbing  sand, 
And  careless  view  departing  day. 
And  throw  my  inch  of  time  away  ? 

2  Eternity  without  a  bound, 

To  guilty  souls  a  dreadful  sound ! 
But  O  if  Christ  and  heaven  be  mine. 
How  sw^et  the  accents !  how  divine ! 

3  Be  this  my  chief,  my  only  care. 
My  high  pursuit,  my  ardent  prayer. 
An  interest  in  the  Saviour's  blood. 

My  pardon  sealed,  and  peace  with  God. 

4  But  should  my  highest  hopes  be  vain. 
The  rising  doubt,  how  sharp  the  pain ! 
My  fears,  O  gracious  God,  remove. 
Confirm  my  title  to  Thy  love. 

5  Search,  Lord,  O  search  my  inmost  heart, 
And  light,  and  hope,  and  joy  impart ; 
From  guilt  and  error  set  me  free. 

And  guide  me  safe  to  heaven  and  Thee. 


HEAVEN.  577 

HEAVEN. 

668  The  New  Jerusalem.  C.  M. 

JERUSALEM,  my  happy  home, 
t)    Name  ever  dear  to  me  ! 
AVhen  shall  my  labours  have  an  end, 
In  joy  and  peace  and  Thee  ? 

2  When  shall  these  eyes  Thy  heaven-built  walls, 

And  pearly  gates  behold? 
Thy  bulwarks,  with  salvation  strong. 
And  streets  of  shining  gold  ? 

3  O!  when,  thou  city  of  my  God, 

Shall  I  thy  courts  ascend. 
Where  congregations  ne'er  break  up, 
And  Sabbatlis  have  no  end  ? 

4  There  happier  bowers  than  Eden's  bloom. 

Nor  sin  nor  sorrow  know : 
Blest  seats,  through  rude  and  stormy  scenes, 
I  onward  j^ress  to  you. 

5  Why  should  I  shrink  at  pain  and  wo, 

Or  feel  at  death  dismay  ? 
I  've  Canaan's  goodly  land  in  view. 
And  reahns  of  endless  day. 

6  Apostles,  martyrs,  prophets  there 

Around  my  Saviour  stand; 
And  soon  my  friends  in  Christ  below 
Will  join  the  glorious  band. 

7  Jerusalem,  my  happy  home. 

My  soul  still  pants  for  thee ; 
Then  shall  my  labours  have  an  end. 
When  I  Thy  joys  shall  see. 

669  Mother  dear,  Jerusalem.  C.  M. 

OH  mother  dear,  Jerusalem, 
When  shall  I  come  to  thee, 
When  shall  my  sorrows  have  an  end  ? 
Thy  joys  when  shall  I  see? 

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578  TIME    AND    ETEENITY. 

2  Oh  happy  harbour  of  the  saints ! 

Oh  sweet  and  pleasant  soil ! 
In  thee  no  sorrow  may  be  found 
No  grief,  no  care,  no  toil. 

3  No  dimly  cloud  overshadows  thee, 

No  gloom,  nor  darksome  night ; 
But  every  soul  shines  as  the  sun, 
For  God  himself  gives  light. 

4  Thy  gardens  and  thy  gallant  walks 

Continually  are  green. 
There  grow  such  sweet  and  pleasant  flowers 
As  nowhere  else  are  seen. 

5  Quite  through  the  streets,  with  silver  sound, 

The  flood  of  Life  doth  flow ; 

Upon  whose  banks  on  every  side 

The  wood  of  Life  doth  grow. 

6  There  trees  for  evermore  bear  fruit, 

And  evermore  do  spring ; 
There,  evermore  the  angels  sit, 
And  everjQore  do  sing. 

7  Oh  mother  dear,  Jerusalem, 

When  shall  I  come  to  thee  ? 
When  shall  my  sorrows  have  an  end  ? 
Thy  joys  when  shall  I  see  ? 

670  Prospect  op  Heaven.  C.  M. 

ON  Jordan's  stormy  banks  I  stand, 
And  cast  a  wishful  eye. 
To  Canaan's  fair  and  happy  land. 
Where  my  possessions  lie. 

2  O  the  transporting,  rapturous  scene, 
That  rises  to  my  sight ; 
Sweet  fields  arrayed  in  living  green, 
And  rivers  of  delight. 


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HEAVEN.  '  579 

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3  There  generous  fruits,  that  never  fail, 

On  trees  immortal  grow  ; 
There  rocks  and  hills,  and  brooks  and  vales, 
With  milk  and  honey  flow. 

4  On  all  those  wide-extended  plains 

Shines  one  eternal  day ; 
There  God  the  Son  for  ever  reigns. 
And  scatters  night  away. 

5  No  chilling  winds  nor  poisonous  breath 

Can  reach  that  healthful  shore : 
Sickness  and  sorrow,  pain  and  death. 
Are  felt  and  feared  no  more. 

671  Aspiring  after  Heaven.  7s  &  6s. 

RISE,  my  soul,  and  stretch  thy  wings, 
Thy  better  portion  trace ; 
Rise  from  transitory  things. 

Towards  heaven,  thy  native  place : 
Sun  and  moon  and  stars  decay ; 

Time  shall  soon  this  earth  remove : 
Rise,  my  soul,  and  haste  away,    ♦ 
To  seats  prepared  above. 

2  Rivers  to  the  ocean  run. 

Nor  stay  in  all  their  course ; 
Fire  ascending  seeks  the  sun ; 

Both  speed  them  to  their  source : 
So  a  soul  that 's  born  of  God, 

Pants  to  view  His  glorious  face, 
Upward  tends  to  His  abode, 

To  rest  in  His  embrace. 

3  Cease,  ye  pilgrims,  cease  to  mourn ; 

Press  onward  to  the  prize ; 
Soon  our  Saviour  will  return, 
Triumphant  in  the  skies. 


580  TIME   AND    ETEENITY. 

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Yet  a  season,  and  you  know, 

Happy  entrance  will  be  given ; 
All  our  sorrows  left  below, 

And  earth  exchanged  for  heaven. 

672  Joyful  Anticipations  of  Heaven.       C.  M. 

WHEN  I  can  read  my  title  clear 
To  mansions  in  the  skies, 
I  bid  farewell  to  every  fear. 
And  wipe  my  weeping  eyes. 

2  Should  earth  against  my  soul  engage, 

And  hellish  darts  be  hurled. 
Then  I  can  smile  at  Satan's  rage. 
And  face  a  frowning  world. 

3  Let  cares  like  a  wild  deluge  come. 

And  storms  of  sorrow  fall ; 
May  I  but  safely  reach  my  home, 
My  God,  my  heaven,  my  all. 

4  There  shall  I  bathe  my  weary  soul 

In  seas  of  heavenly  rest. 
And  not  a  wave  of  trouble  roll 
Across  m*y  peaceful  breast. 

673  Rest  in  Heaven.  C.  M. 

OLAND  of  rest,  for  thee  I  sigh ; 
When  will  the  moment  come 
That  I  shall  lay  my  armour  by. 
And  dwell  in  peace  at  home  ? 

2  No  tranquil  joys  on  earth  I  know. 

No  peaceful  sheltering  dome  ; 
This  world's  a  wilderness  of  woe. 
This  world  is  not  my  home. 

3  To  Jesus  Christ  I  flee  for  rest ; 

He  bids  me  cease  to  roam. 
And  lean  for  succour  on  His  breast, 
And  He  11  conduct  me  home. 


HEAVEN.  581 

4  AVeary  of  wandering  round  and  round 
This  vale  of  sin  and  gloom, 
1  long  to  quit  tli'  unhallowed  ground, 
And  dwell  with  Christ  at  home. 

()74        The  Unseen  and  Blessed  World.       C.  M. 

I^jtR  from  these  narrow  scenes  of  night 
Unbounded  glories  rise, 
And  realms  of  joy  and  pure  delight, 
Unknown  to  mortal  eyes. 

2  Fair  distant  land !  could  mortal  eyes 

But  half  its  charms  explore, 
How  Avould  our  spirits  long  to  rise, 
And  dwell  on  earth  no  more ! 

3  No  cloud  those  blissful  regions  know, — 

Realms  ever  bright  and  fair  ; 
For  sin,  the  source  of  mortal  woe. 
Can  never  enter  there. 

4  Oh  !  may  the  heavenly  prospect  fire 

Our  hearts  w^ith  ardent  love. 
Till  wings  of  faith  and  strong  desire 
Bear  every  thought  above. 

o  Prepare  us.  Lord !  by  grace  divine. 
For  Thy  bright  courts  on  high ; 
Then  bid  our  spirits  rise  and  join 
The  chorus  of  the  sky. 

675      The  Peace  and  Repose  of  Heaven.      C.  M. 

INHERE  is  an  hour  of  hallowed  peace 
.    For  those  wdth  cares  oppressed, 
When  sighs  and  sorr'wing  tears  shall  cease, 
And  all  be  hushed  to  rest. 

2.  'Tis  then  the  soul  is  freed  from  fears 
And  doubts  which  here  annoy ; 
Then  they,  who  oft  have  sown  in  tears, 
Shall  reap  again  in  joy. 

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582  TIME    AND    ETERNITY. 

3  There  is  a  home  of  sweet  repose, 

Where  storms  assail  no  more ; 
The  stream  of  endless  pleasure  flows, 
On  that  celestial  shore. 

4  There,  purity  witji  love  appears, 

And  bliss  without  alloy  :  • 

There,  they,  who  oft  had  sown  in  tears, 
Shall  reap  again  in  joy. 

676  ^o  Abiding  City  Here.  L.  M. 

WE '  VE  no  abiding  city  here ; 
We  seek  a  land  beyond  our  sight ; 
Sion  its  name — the  Lord  is  there ; 
It  shines  with  everlasting  light. 

2  Oh !  sweet  abode  of  peace  and  love. 

Where  pilgrims,  freed  from  toil,  are  blest! 
'     Had  I  the  pinions  of  a  dove, 

I  'd  fly  to  Thee — and  be  at  rest. 

3  But  hush,  my  soul — nor  dare  repine ! 

The  time  my  God  appoints  is  best : 
While  here,  to  do  His  will  be  mine, 
And  His  to  &x  my  time  of  rest. 

677  Whence  Came  They  ?  7s  &  6s. 

WHO  are  these  in  bright  array? 
This  innumerable  throng, 
Bound  the  Altar  night  and  day. 

Hymning  one  triumphant  song  : 
"Worthy  is  the  Lamb  once  slain. 
Blessing,  honour,  glory,  power, 
Wisdom,  riches  to  obtain, 
New  dominion  every  hour." 

2  These  through  fiery  trials  trod. 

These  from  great  afiliction  came ; 
Now  before  the  throne  of  God, 
Sealed  with  His  Almighty  name. 


HEAVEN.  583 

Clad  in  raiment  pure  and  white, 

Victor  palms  in  every  hand, 
Through  their  dear  Redeemer's  might, 

More  than  conquerors  they  stand. 

3  Hunger,  thirst,  disease  unknown, 

On  immortal  fruits  they  feed ; 
Them  the  Lamb  amid  the  throne 

Shall  to  living  fountains  lead : 
Joy  and  gladness  banish  sighs, 

Perfect  love  dispels  all  fears. 
And  for  ever  from  their  eyes 

God  shall  wipe  away  the  tears. 

678  Longing  after  Heaven.  8s. 

A^E  angels  who  stand  round  the  throne, 
1.    And  view  my  Immanuel's  face, 
In  rapturous  songs  make  Him  known ; 

Tune,  tune  your  soft  harps  to  His  praise. 
He  formed  you  the  spirits  you  are. 

So  happy,  so  noble,  so  good ; 
AYhile  others  sunk  down  in  despair. 

Confirmed  by  His  power,  ye  stood. 

2  Ye  saints  wdio  stand  nearer  than  they 

And  cast  your  bright  crowns  at  His  feet. 
His  §race  and  His  glory  display, 

And  all  His  rich  mercy  repeat : 
He  snatched  you  from  hell  and  the  grave 

He  ransomed  from  death  and  despair  ; 
For  you  He  was  mighty  to  save, 

Almighty  to  bring  you  safe  there. 

3  O!  when  will  the  period  appear, 

When  I  shall  unite  in  your  song  ? 
I  'm  weary  of  lingering  here, 
And  I  to  your  Saviour  belong. 


584  TIME    AND    ETERNITY. 

I  'm  fettered  and  chained  up  in  clay ; 

I  struggle  and  pant  to  be  free ; 
I  long  to  be  soaring  away, 

My  God  and  my  Saviour  to  see.  • 

4  I  want  to  put  on  my  attire, 

Washed  white  in  the  blood  of  the  Lamb ; 
I  want  to  be  one  of  your  choir. 

And  tune  my  sweet  harp  to  His  name. 
I  want — O !  I  want  to  be  there. 

Where  sorrow  and  sin  bid  adieu, 
Your  joy  and  your  friendship  to  share, 

To  wonder  and  worship  with  you. 

679  Contemplation  of  Heaven.  C.  M. 

RAISE  thee,  my  soul,  fly  up  and  run 
Through  every  heavenly  street. 
And  say,  there 's  nought  below  the  sun 
That 's  worthy  of  thy  feet. 

2  There,  on  a  high  majestic  throne, 

The  almighty  Father  reigns. 
And  sheds  His  glorious  goodness  down 
On  all  the  blissful  plains. 

3  Bright  like  the  sun,  the  Saviour  sits. 

And  spreads  eternal  noon  ; 
No  evenings  there,  nor  gloomy  nights, 
To  want  the  feeble  moon. 

4  Amidst  those  ever  shining  skies, 

Behold  the  sacred  Dove, 
While  banished  sin  and  sorrow  flies 
From  all  the  realms  of  love. 

5  The  glorious  tenants  of  the  place 

Stand  bending  round  the  throne ; 
And  saints  and  seraphs  sing  and  praise 
The  infinite  Three-One. 


HEAVEN.  585 

6  Josiis !  O  Avlien  shall  that  blest  day, 
That  joyful  hour  appear, 
When  I  shall  leave  this  house  of  clay. 
To  dwell  amongst  them  there. 

680  Longing  for  Heaven.  L.  M. 

DESCEND  from  heaven,  immortal  Dove, 
Stoop  down  and  take  us  on  Thy  wings, 
And  mount  and  bear  us  far  above 
The  reach  of  these  inferior  things. 

2  Beyond,  beyond  this  lower  sky. 

Up  where  eternal  ages  roll, 
Where  solid  ^jleasures  never  die, 
And  fruits  immortal  feast  the  soul. 

3  O  for  a  sight,  a  pleasing  sight 

Of  our  almighty  Father's  throne ! 
There  sits  our  Saviour,  crowned  with  light, 
Clothed  in  a  body  like  our  own. 

4  Adoring  saints  around  Him  stand. 

And  thrones  and  powers  before  Him  fall ; 
The  God  shines  gracious  through  the  man, 
And  sheds  sweet  glories  on  them  all. 

5  O  what  amazing  joys  they  feel, 

While  to  their  golden  harps  they  sing, 
And  sit  on  every  heavenly  hill, 

And  spread  the  triumphs  of  their  King. 

6  When  shall  the  day,  dear  Lord,  appear. 

That  I  shall  mount  to  dwell  above. 
And  stand  and  bow  amongst  them  there. 
And  view  Thy  face,  and  sing,  and  love  ? 

681  Faith  Contemplating  Heaven.  C.  M. 

THERE  is  a  house  not  made  with  hands, 
Eternal  and  on  high  ; 
And  here  mv  spirit,  waiting,  stands. 
Till  God  shall  bid  it  fly. 


586  TIME   AND    ETEENITY. 

2  Shortly  this  prison  of  my  clay 

Must  be  dissolved  and  fall ; 

Then,  O  my  soul,  with  joy  obey 

Thy  heavenly  Father's  call. 

3  'Tis  He,  by  His  almighty  grace, 

That  forms  thee  fit  for  heaven ; 
And,  as  an  earnest  of  the  place, 
Has  His  own  Spirit  given. 

4  We  walk  by  faith  of  joys  to  come ; 

Faith  lives  upon  His  word ; 
But  while  the  body  is  our  home, 
We  're  absent  from  the  Lord. 

5  'Tis  pleasant  to  believe  Thy  grace. 

But  we  had  rather  see ; 
We  would  be  absent  from  the  flesh, 
And  present.  Lord,  with  Thee. 

682  Assurance  of  Heaven.  C.  M. 

DEATH  may  dissolve  my  body  now, 
And  bear  my  spirit  home : 
Why  do  my  minutes  move  so  slow, 
Nor  my  salvation  come  ? 

2  With  heavenly  weapons  I  have  fought 

The  battles  of  the  Lord, 
Finished  my  course,  and  kept  the  faith, 
And  Avait  the  sure  reward. 

3  God  has  laid  up  in  heaven  for  me 

A  crown  which  cannot  fade ; 
The  righteous  Judge,  at  that  great  day, 
Shall  place  it  on  my  head. 

4  Nor  hath  the. King  of  grace  decreed 

This  prize  for  me  alone. 
But  all  that  love,  and  long  to  see 
The  appearance  of  His  Son. 


HEAVEN.  587 

683  HorE  OF  Heaven.  C.  M. 

BLESSED  be  the  everlasting  God, 
The  Father  of  our  Lord ; 
Be  His  abounding  mercy  praised, 
His  majesty  adored. 

2  When  from  the  dead  He  raised  His  Son, 
And  called  Him  to  the  sky, 
He  gave  our  souls  a  lively  hope, 
That  they  should  never  die. 

o  What  though  our  inbred  sins  require 
Our  flesh  to  see  the  dust ; 
Yet  as  the  Lord  our  Saviour  rose, 
So  all  His  followers  must. 

4  There  's  an  inheritance  divine, 

Reserved  against  that  day  ; 
'Tis  uncorrupted,  undefiled, 
And  cannot  fade  away. 

5  Saints  by  the  power  of  God  are  kept. 

Till  that  salvation  come  ; 
We  walk  by  faith  as  strangers  here, 
Till  Christ  shall  call  us  home. 

684  Heaven  traced  through  Sorrow.       C.  M. 

LORD,  what  a  wretched  land  is  this, 
That  yields  us  no  supply. 
No  cheering  fruits,  no  wholesome  trees, 
Nor  streams  of  living  joy. 

2  Our  journey  is  a  thorny  maze. 

But  we  march  upward  still ; 
Forget  these  troubles  of  the  ways. 
And  reach  at  Sion's  hill. 

3  See  the  kind  angels,  at  the  gates, 

Inviting  us  to  come  ; 
There  Jesus,  the  Forerunner,  waits 
To  welcome  travellers  home. 


588  TIME   AND    ETEKNITY. 

4  There,  on  a  green  and  flowery  mount, 

Our  weary  souls  shall  sit, 
And,  with  transporting  joys  recount 
The  labours  of  our  feet. 

5  Eternal  glory  to  the.  King, 

Who  brought  us  safely  through ; 
Our  tongues  shall  never  cease  to  sing, 
And  endless  praise  renew. 

085  Death  Welcome  in  Prospect  of  Heaven.  C.  M. 

THERE  is  a  land  of  pure  delight. 
Where  saints  immortal  reign  ; 
Infinite  day  excludes  the  night. 
And  pleasures  banish  pain. 

2  There  everlasting  spring  abides, 

And  never-withering  flowers ; 
Death,  like  a  narrow  sea,  divides 
This  heavenly  land  from  ours. 

3  Sweet  fields  beyond  the  swelling  flood. 

Stand  dressed  in  living  green  ; 
So  to  the  jews  old  Canaan  stood. 
While  Jordan  rolled  between. 

4  But  timorous  mortals  start  and  shrink, 

To  cross  this  narrow  sea ; 
And  linger,  shivering  on  the  brink, 
And  fear  to  launch  away. 

5  O  !  could  we  make  our  doubts  remove. 

Those  gloomy  doubts  that  rise. 
And  see  the  Canaan  that  we  love 
With  unbeclouded  eyes : 

6  Could  we  but  climb  where  Moses  stood. 

And  view  the  landscape  o'er. 
Not  Jordan's  stream,  nor  death's  cold  flood, 
Should  fright  us  from  the  shore. 


HEAVEN.  589 

686  The  Christian  Longing  for  Heaven.    C.  M. 

FATHER,  I  long,  I  faint  to  see 
The  place  of  Thine  abode : 
I'd  leave  Thine  earthly  courts,  and  flee 
Up  to  Thy  seat,  my  God. 

2  I'd  part  with  all  the  joys  of  sense, 

To  gaze  upon  Thy  throne : 
Pleasure  springs  fresh  for  ever  thence, 
Unspeakable,  unknown. 

3  There  all  the  heavenly  hosts  are  seen, 

In  shining  ranks  they  move. 

And  drink  immortal  vigour  in, 

With  wonder  and  with  love. 

4  The  more  Thy  glories  strike  my  eyes, 

The  humbler  I  shall  lie ; 
Thus  while  I  sink,  my  joys  shall  rise 
Immeasurably  high. 

687  Home  in  Heaven.  L.  M. 

AS  when  the  weary  traveller  gains 
The  height  of  some  o'erlooking  hill, 
His  heart  revives,  if  'cross  the  plains 
He  eyes  his  home,  though  distant  still. 

2  While  he  surveys  the  much  loved  spot, 
He  slights  the  space  that  lies  between ; 
His  past  fatigues  are  now  forgot. 
Because  his  journey's  end  is  seen. 

o  Thus  when  the  Christian  pilgrim  views, 
By  faith,  his  mansion  in  the  skies, 
The  sight  his  fainting  strength  renew^s, 
And  wings  his  speed  to  reach  the  prize. 

4  The  thought  of  home  his  spirit  cheers. 
No  more  he  grieves  for  troubles  past ; 

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590  TIME    AND    ETERNITY. 

Nor  any  future  trial  fears, 
So  he  may  safe  arrive  at  last. 

5  'Tis  there,  he  says,  I  am  to  dwell 

With  Jesus,  in  the  realms  of  day ; 
Then  I  shall  bid  my  cares  farewell. 
And  He  will  wipe  my  tears  away. 

6  Jesus,  on  Thee  our  hope  depends. 

To  lead  us  on  to  Thine  abode : 
Assured  our  home  will  make  amends 
For  all  our  toil  while  on  the  road. 

688  Longing  for  Heaven.  L.  M. 

^OW  let  our  souls,  on  wings  sublime, 
IM    Rise  from  the  vanities  of  time ; 
Draw  back  the  parting  veil,  and  see 
The  glories  of  eternity. 

2  Born  by  a  new  celestial  birth. 

Why  should  we  grovel  here  on  earth  ? 
Why  grasp  at  transitory  toys. 
So  near  to  heaven's  eternal  joys? 

3  Shall  aught  beguile  us  on  the  road. 
When  we  are  walking  back  to  God  ? 
For  strangers  into  life  we  come, 
And  dying  is  but  going  home. 

4  Welcome,  sweet  hour  of  full  discharge, 
That  sets  our  longing  souls  at  large ; 
Unbinds  our  chain,  breaks  up  our  cell, 
And  gives  us  with  our  God  to  dwell. 

5  To  dwell  with  God,  to  feel  His  love, 
Is  the  full  heaven  enjoyed  above ; 
And  the  sweet  expectation  now. 

Is  the  young  dawn  of  heaven  below. 


HEAVEN.  591 

689  Heaven  the  Christian's  Home.  lis. 

'1  riD  scenes  of  confusion  and  creature  coin- 
l\i  i)laints, 

How  sweet  to  my  soul  is  communion  with  saints; 
To  find  at  the  banquet  of  mercy  there  's  room, 
And  feel  in  the  presence  of  Jesus  at  home ! 

2  Sweet  bonds,  that  unite  all  the  children  of  peace ; 
And  thrice  blessed  Jesus,  whose  love  cannot 

cease : 
Though  oft  from  Thy  presence  in  sadness  I  roam, 
I  long  to  behold  Thee,  in  glory,  at  home. 

3  I  sigh  from  this  body  of  sin  to  be  free. 
Which  hinders  my  joy  and  communion  with 

Thee ; 
Though  now  my  temptations  like  billows  may 

foam, 
All,  all  will  be  peace,  when  I  'm  with  Thee  at 

home. 

4  While  here  in  the  valley  of  conflict  I  stay, 

O  give  me  submission  and  strength  as  my  day ; 
In  all  my  afflictions,  to  Thee  w^ould  I  come, 
Rejoicing  in  hope  of  my  glorious  home. 

5  Whate'er  Thou  deniest,  O  give  me  Thy  grace. 
The  Spirit's  sure  witness,  and  smiles  of  Thy  face  ; 
Inspire  me  with  patience  to  wait  at  Thy  throne. 
And  find  even  now  a  sweet  foretaste  of  home. 


6  I  long,  dearest  Lord,  in  Thy  beauties  to  shine, 
Ko  more  as  an  exile  in  sorrow  to  pine, 
And  in  Thy  dear  image,  arise  from  the  tomb, 
With  glorified  millions  to  praise  Thee,  at  home. 


592  TIME    AND    ETEENITY. 

Home,  home,  sweet,  sweet  home, 
Prepare  me  dear  Saviour, 
For  heaven,  my  home. 

690  Rejoicing  in  Prospect  of  Heaven.      C.  M. 

SING,  ye  redeemed  of  the  Lord, 
Your  great  Deliverer  sing : 
Pilgrims  for  Sion's  city  bound, 
Be  joyful  in  your  King. 

2  A  Hand  divine  shall  lead  you  on, 

Through  all  the  blissful  road: 
Till  to  the  sacred  mount  you  rise, 
And  see  your  smiling  God. 

3  The  garlands  of  immortal  joy 

Shall  bloom  on  every  head  ; 
While  sorrow,  sighing  and  distress, 
Like  shadows,  all  are  fled. 

4  March  on  in  your  Pedeemer's  strength. 

Pursue  His  footsteps  still ; 
And  let  the  prospect  cheer  your  eye, 
While  labouring  up  the  hill. 

691  Heaven  Attained  by  Following  Cheist.  C.  M. 

GIVE  me  the  wings  of  faith,  to  rise 
Within  the  veil,  and  see 
The  saints  above,  how  great  their  joys. 
How  bright  their  glories  he. 

2  Once  they  were  mourning  here  below, 

And  wet  their  couch  with  tears ; 
They  wrestled  hard,  as  we  do  now. 
With  sins,  and  doubts,  and  fears. 

3  I  ask  them,  whence  their  victory  came? 

They,  with  united  breath. 
Ascribe  their  conquest  to  the  Lamb, 
Their  triumph  to  His  death. 


HEAVEN.  593 

4  They  marked  the  footsteps  that  He  trod,  , 

His  zeal  inspired  their  breast : 
And  followino-  their  incarnate  God, 
Possessed  the  promised  rest. 

5  Our  glorious  Leader  claims  our  praise 

For  His  own  pattern  given  ; 
While  the  long  cloud  of  witnesses 
Show  the  same  path  to  heaven. 

()92  Praises  of  Heaven.  L.  M. 

HAPK !  how  the  choral  song  of  heaven, 
Swells  full  of  peace  and  joy  above; 
Hark !  how  they  strike  their  golden  harps. 
And  raise  the  tuneful  notes  of  love. 

2  No  anxious  care  nor  thrilling  grief, 

No  deep  despair,  nor  gloomy  woe 
They  feel,  when  high  their  lofty  strains 
In  noblest,  sweetest  concord  flow. 

3  When  shall  we  join  the  heavenly  host, 

Who  sing  ImmanuePs  praise  on  high. 
And  leave  behind  our  doubts  and  fears 
To  swell  the  chorus  of  the  sky  ? 

4  O !  come  thou  rapture-bringing  morn, 

And  usher  in  the  joyful  day  ; 
We  long  to  see  thy  rising  sun 

Drive  all  these  clouds  of  grief  away. 

693         Freedo^i  from  Sin  and  Misery  in      C.  M. 
Heaven. 

OUR  sins,  alas !  how  strong  they  be  ! 
And,  like  a  raging  sea, 
They  break  our  duty,  Lord,  to  Thee, 
And  hurry  us  away. 

2  The  waves  of  trouble  how  they  rise ! 
How  loud  the  tempests  roar ! 
But  death  shall  land  our  weary  souls 
Safe  on  the  heavenly  shore. 

50* 


594  TIME    AND    ETERNITY. 

p  There  to  fulfil  His  sweet  commands, 
Our  speedy  feet  shall  move ; 
No  sin  shall  clog  our  winged  zeal, 
Or  cool  our  burning  love. 

4  There  shall  we  sit,  and  sing,  and  tell 

The  wonders  of  His  grace. 
Till  heavenly  raptures  fire  our  hearts, 
And  smile  in  every  face. 

5  For  ever  His  dear,  sacred  name 

Shall  dwell  upon  our  tongue. 
And  Jesus  and  salvation  be 
The  close  of  every  song. 

694     Praise  or  the  Redeemed  in  Heaven.         7s. 

HIGH  in  yonder  realms  of  light, 
Dwell  the  raptured  saints  above ; 
Far  beyond  our  feeble  sight, 

Happy  in  Immanuel's  love : 
Pilgrims  in  this  vale  of  tears. 

Once  they  knew,  like  us  below, 
Glooiriy  doubts,  distressing  fears. 
Torturing  pain,  and  heavy  woe. 

2  Oft  the  big  unbidden  tear. 

Stealing  down  the  furrowed  cheek, 
Told,  in  eloquence  sincere, 

Tales  of  woe  they  could  not  speak. 
But  these  days  of  weeping  o'er. 

Past  this  scene  of  toil  and  pain, 
They  shall  feel  distress  no  more, 

Never,  never  weep  again. 

3  Mid  the  chorus  of  the  skies. 

Mid  the  angelic  lyres  above, 
Hark  !  their  songs  melodious  rise, 
Songs  of  praise  to  Jesus' love. 


HEAVEN.  595 

Happy  spirits,  ye  are  fled, 

Where  no  grief  can  entrance  find ; 

Lulled  to  rest  the  acliing  head, 
Soothed  the  anguish  of  the  mind. 

4  All  is  tranquil  and  serene, 

Calm  and  undisturbed  repose, 
There  no  cloud  can  intervene, 

There  no  angry  tempest  blows. 
Every  tear  is  wiped  away. 

Sighs  no  more  shall  heave  the  breast, 
Night  is  lost  in  endless  day, 

Sorrow,  in  eternal  rest. 

695  For  ever  with  the  Lord.  S.  M. 

FOR  ever  with  the  Lord !'' 
Amen  ;  so  let  it  be  ; 
Life  from  the  dead  is  in  that  word, 
'Tis  immortality. 

2  Here  in  the  body  pent, 

Absent  from  Him  I  roam, 
Yet  nightly  pitch  my  moving  tent 
A  day's  march  nearer  home. 

3  My  Father's  house  on  high, 

Home  of  my  soul,  how  near, 
At  times,  to  faith's  far-seeing  eye, 
Thy  golden  gates  appear  ! 

4  "  For  ever  with  the  Lord !" 

—Father,  if  'tis  Thy  will. 
The  promise  of  that  faithful  word. 
Even  here  to  me  fulfil. 

5  So  when  my  latest  breath 

Shall  rend  the  veil  in  twain. 
By  death  I  shall  escape  from  death, 
And  life  eternal  gain.    . 


596  TIME    AND    ETERNITY. 

6  Knowing  as  I  am  known, 

How  shall  I  love  that  word, 
And  oft  repeat  before  the  throne, 
"For  ever  with  the  Lord !" 

696  The  Eest  of  Heaven.  C.  P.  M. 

THERE  is  an  hour  of  peaceful  rest. 
To  mourning  wanderers  given  ; 
There  is  a  joy  for  souls  distrest, 
A  balm  for  every  wounded  breast, 
'Tis  found  above — in  heaven. 

2  There  is  a  home  for  weary  souls. 

By  sin  and  sorrow  driven ; 
When  tossed  on  life's  temj)estuous  shoals, 
Where  storms  arise,  and  ocean  rolls. 

And  all  is  drear  but  heaven. 

3  There,  faith  lifts  up  her  cheerful  eye. 

To  brighter  prospects  given  ; 
And  views  the  tempest  passing  by. 
The  evening  shadows  quickly  fly. 

And  all  serene  in  heaven. 

4  There,  fragrant  flowers,  immortal,  bloom. 

And  joys  supreme  are  given ; 
There,  rays  divine  disperse  the  gloom — 
Beyond  the  confines  of  the  tomb 

Appears  the  dawn  of  heaven. 

697  Heaven  the  Christians  Home.       6s  &  4s. 

I'M  but  a  stranger  here, 
Heav'n  is  my  home ; 
Earth  is  a  desert  drear, 
Heav'n  is  my  home ; 
Dangers  and  sorrows  stand 
Bound  me  on  every  hand, 
Heav'n  is  my  Father-land, 
Heav'n  is  my  home. 


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DOXOLOGIES.  597 


2  What  though  the  tempests  rage, 

Heav'n  is  my  home ; 
Short  is  my  pilgrimage, 

Heav'u  is  my  home ; 
And  time's  wild  wintry  blast 
Soon  will  be  over  past, 
I  shall  reach  home  at  last, — 

Heav'n  is  my  home. 

3  Therefore  I  murmur  not, 

Heav'n  is  my  home ; 
AVhate'er  my  earthly  lot, 

Heav'n  is  my  home ; 
And  I  shall  surely  stand 
There  at  my  Lord's  right  hand ; 
Heav'n  is  my  Father-land, — 

Heav'n  is  my  home. 

4  There,  at  my  Saviour's  side, 

Heav'n  is  my  home  ; 
I  shall  be  glorified, 

Heav'n  is  my  home : 
There  are  the  good  and  blest. 
Those  I  love  most  and  best ; 
There  too  I  soon  shall  rest, 

Heav'n  is  my  home. 

DOXOLOGIES. 
CM. 

TO  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 
The  God  whom  we  adore, 
Be  glory  as  it  was,  is  now, 
And  shall  be  evermore. 

C.  M. 

LET  God  the  Father,  and  the  Son, 
And  Spirit  be  adored. 
Where  there  are  works  to  make  Him  known. 
Or  saints  to  love  the  Lord. 


598  DOXOLOGIES. 

C.  M.  D. 

THE  God  of  mercy  be  adored, 
Who  calls  our  souls  from  death  : 
Who  saves  by  His  redeeming  Word, 
.     And  new  creating  breath. 

2  To  praise  the  Father,  and  the  Son, 
And  Spirit,  all  divine, 
The  One  in  Three,  and  Three  in  One, 
Let  saints  and  angels  join. 

L.  M. 

PRAISE  God,  from  whom  all  blessings  flow ; 
Praise  Him,  all  creatures  here  below ; 
Praise  Him  above,  ye  heavenly  host ; 
Praise  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost. 

L.  M. 

TO  God  the  Father,  God  the  Son, 
And  God  the  Spirit,  Three  in  One, 
Be  honour,  praise,  and  glory  given. 
By  all  on  earth,  and  all  in  heaven. 

L.  M.  D. 

GLOEY  to  God  the  Trinity, 
Whose  name  has  mysteries  unknown ; 
In  essence  One,  in  persons  Three ; 
A  social  nature,  yet  alone. 

2  When  all  our  noblest  powers  are  joined, 
The  honours  of  Thy  name  to  raise : 
Thy  glories  overmatch  our  mind, 
And  angels  faint  beneath  the  praise. 

S.  M. 

YE  angels  round  the  throne. 
And  saints  that  dwell  below, 
Worship  the  Father,  love  the  Son, 
And  bless  the  Spirit  too. 


DOXOLOGIES.  599 

S.  M. 

GIVE  to  the  Father  praise, 
Give  glory  to  the  Son, 
And  to  the  Spirit  of  His  grace 
Be  equal  honour  done. 

S.  M.  D. 

WE  bless  the  Father's  name, 
Who  chose  us  in  His  love ; 
To  God  the  Son,  we  give  the  same. 
Our  Advocate  above. 

2  The  Spirit  too  we  bless, 

And  raise  His  honours  high ; 
Who  conquers  by  His  sovereign  grace. 
And  brings  us  strangers  nigh. 

H.  M. 

TO  God  the  Father's  throne 
Perpetual  honours  raise  ; 
Glory  to  God  the  Son ; 

To  God  the  Spirit  praise  : 
With  all  our  powers,  eternal  King, 
Thy  name  we  sing,  while  faith  adores. 

L.  C.  M. 

TO  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 
Be  praise  amid  the  heavenly  host, 
And  in  tlie  church  below ; 
From  whom  all  creatures  draw  their  breath, 
By  whom  redemption  blessed  the  earth. 
From  whom  all  comforts  flow. 

L.  P.  M. 
"VTOW  to  the  great,  and  sacred  Three, 
ly    The  Father,  Son,  and  Spirit,  be 

Eternal  power  and  glory  given. 
Through  all  the  worlds  where  God  is  known, 
By  all  the  angels  near  the  throne, 

And  all  the  saints  in  earth  and  heaven. 


600  DOXOLOGIES. 

5s  &  6s. 

BY  angels  in  heaven 
Of  every  degree, 
And  saints  upon  earth, 
All  praise  be  addressed 
To  God  in  three  Persons, 

One  God  ever  blest : 
As  it  has  been,  now  is. 
And  always  shall  be. 

7s. 

SING  we  to  our  God  above. 
Praise  eternal  as  His  love  ; 
Praise  Him,  all  ye  heavenly  host. 
Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost. 

7s. 

HOLY  Father,  holy  Son, 
Holy  Spirit,  Three  in  One ! 
Glory  as  of  old  to  Thee 
Now  and  evermore  shall  be. 

7s. 

PRAISE  the  name  of  God  most  high, 
Praise  Him,  all  below  the  sky. 
Praise  Him,  all  ye  heavenly  host. 
Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost : 
As  through  countless  ages  past. 
Evermore  His  praise  shall  last. 

7s  &  6s. 

TO  the  Father,  to  the  Son, 
And  Spirit  ever  blessed. 
Everlasting  Three  in  One, 

All  worship  be  addressed. 
Praise  from  all  above,  below, 

As  throughout  the  ages  past, 
Now  is  given,  and  shall  be  so. 
While  endless  ages  last. 


DOXOLOGIES.  601 

8s. 

ALL  praise  to  the  Father,  the  Son, 
And  Spirit,  thrice  holy  and  blessed, 
Tlie  eternal,  supreme  Three  in  One, 
Was,  is,  and  shall  still  be  addressed. 

8s  &  7s. 

PRAISE  the  Father,  earth,  and  heaven ; 
Praise  the  Son,  the  Spirit  praise ; 
As  it  was,  and  is,  be  given 
Glory  through  eternal  days. 

8s  &  7s. 

MAY  the  grace  of  Christ  our  Saviour, 
And  the  Father's  boundless  love, 
With  the  Holy  Spirit's  favour. 

Rest  upon  us  from  above. 
Thus  may  we  abide  in  union 

With  each  other  and  the  Lord, 

And  possess,  in  sweet  communion, 

Joys  which  earth  cannot  afford. 

8s,  7s  &  4s. 

GLORY  be  to  God  the  Father, 
Glory  to  the  eternal  Son ; 
Sound'  aloud  the  Spirit's  praises  ; 
Join  the  elders  round  the  throne ; 

Hallelujah, 
Hail  the  glorious  Three  in  One. 

lis. 

0  FATHER  Almighty,  to  Thee  be  addressed, 
With  Christ  and  the  Spirit,  one  God,  ever 
blest. 
All  glory  and  worship  from  earth,  and  from 

heaven. 
As  was,  and  is  now,  and  shall  ever  be  given. 

51 


602  DOXOLOGIES. 

lis  &  8s. 

ALL  praise  to  the  Father,  all  praise  to  the  Son, 
All  praise  to  the  Spirit,  thrice  blest. 
The  Holy,  Eternal,  Supreme  Three  in  One, 
•  Was,  is,  and  shall  still  be  addressed. 

'  Choeus. 

GLORY,  honour,  praise,  and  power, 
Be  unto  the  Lamb  for  ever ; 
Jesus  Christ  is  our  Redeemer : 

Hallelujah!  Hallelujah!  Hallelujah! 
Praise  the  Lord. 


I 


HYMNS 


INDEX  OF  FIRST  LINES. 

THE  FIGURES  REFER  TO   THE  NUSIBER  OF  THE  HYMN. 

HYMN 

553  According  to  Thy  gracious  word Montgomen/. 

385  A  charge  to  keep  I  have. C.  Wesley. 

415  A  few  more  years  shall  roll Bonar. 

248  Afflicted  saint  to  Christ  draw  near Fawcett. 

143  Ah  how  shall  fallen  man Watts, 

350  Ah  wretched  souls  who  strive  in  vain Anon. 

205  Alas  and  did  my  Saviour  bleed Watts. 

647  Alas  how  changed  that  lovely  flower Anon. 

383  Alas  what  hourly  dangers  rise Mrs.  Steele. 

119  All  hail  the  power  of  Jesus'  name Perronett. 

64  All  ye  who  pass  by Hunter's  Sac.  Mel. 

424  Almighty  Father  gracious  Lord Anon. 

479  Almighty  God  eternal  Lord Anon. 

481  Almighty  God  Thy  word  is  cast Anon. 

163  Amazing  grace  how  sweet  the  sound Newton. 

396  Am  I  a  soldier  of  the  cross Watts. 

521  Amidst  the  cheerful  bloom  of  youth Anon. 

654  And  am  I  born  to  die C.  Wesley. 

132  And  canst  thou  sinner  slight Hyde. 

303  And  is  it  so?  a  little  while Songs  of  Zion. 

78  And  is  the  gospel  peace  and  love Steele. 

250  And  let  this  feeble  body  fail G.  Wesley. 

648  And  must  this  body  die Watts. 

656  And  will  the  Judge  descend Doddridge. 

494  Another  six- days'  work  is  done Stennett. 

379  x\pproach  my  soul  the  mercy  seat Neu±m, 

603 


604  INDEX    OF    HYMNS. 

HYMN 

229  Arise,  my  soul,  arise C.  Wesley. 

593  Arm  of  the  Lord  awake,  awake Shruhsole. 

530  Around  the  throne  of  God  in  heaven Anon. 

600  Ascend  Thy  throne  almighty  King Beddome. 

650  Asleep  in  Jesus,  blessed  sleep ...Mrs.  Mackay. 

216  As  on  the  cross  the  Saviour  hung Stennett. 

687  As  when  the  weary  traveller  gains Newton. 

552  At  Thy  command  our  dearest  Lord Watts. 

377  Author  of  good  to  Thee  we  turn Merrick's  Col. 

115  Awake  and  sing  the  song .Hammond. 

199  Awaked  by  Sinai's  awful  sound Ockum. 

120  Awake  my  heart,  arise  my  tongue Watts. 

438  Awake  my  soul  and  with  the  sun Ken. 

121  Awake  my  soul  in  joyful  lays Medley. 

397  Awake  my  soul  stretch  every  nerve Doddridge 

351  Awake  our  souls  away  our  fears Watts. 

102  Awake  sweet  gratitude  and  sing Toplady. 

8  Begin  my  tongue  some  heavenly  theme Watts. 

270  Begone  unbelief  my  Saviour  is  near Neuiton. 

191  Behold  a  stranger  at  the  door Gregg. 

601  Behold  the  expected  time  draw  near Coxe. 

103  Behold  the  glories  of  the  Lamb Watts. 

39  Behold  the  man  how  glorious  he Chr.Pst. 

589  Behold  the  mountain  of  the  Lord Bruce. 

88  Behold  the.  Saviour  of  mankind S.  Wesley,  Sr. 

166  Behold  the  sin-atoning  Lamb.. Fawcett. 

530  Behold  what  condescending  love Doddridge. 

232  Behold  what  wondrous  grace Watts. 

643  Beneath  our  feet  and  o'er  our  head Heher. 

520  Bestow,  dear  Lord,  upon  our  youth Cowper. 

135  Blest  Comforter  Divine Pratt's  Col. 

683  Blest  be  the  everlasting  Grod Watts. 

298  Blest  be  the  tie  that  binds Fawcett. 

501  Blest  day  thine  hours  too  soon  will  cease Edmeston. 

517  Blest  is  the  man  whose  softening  heart Barhauld. 

584  Blest  Jesus  come  Thou  gently  down Watts. 

114  Blest  Jesus  when  Thy  cross  I  view Speece. 

596  Blow  ye  the  trumpet  blow C  Wesley. 

307  Boundless  glory  Lord  be  Thine Scotch  Col. 

513  Bright  source  of  everlasting  love.. /. Boden. 

387  Broad  is  the  road  that  leads  to  death Watts. 

62TBuried  in  shadows  of  the  night Watts. 


INDEX    OF    HYMNS.  605 

HYMK 

522  By  cool  Siloam's  shady  rill ITchei-. 

323  Calm  me  my  God  and  keep  me  calm Bonar. 

532  Children  hear  the  melting  story .' Anon. 

420  Children  of  the  heavenly  King Cennick. 

592  Christ  and  His  cross  is  all  our  theme Watts. 

109  Come  all  harmonions  tongues Watts. 

491  Come  Christian  brethren  ere  we  part //.  K.  White. 

492  Come  dearest  Lord  and  bless  this  day Dohdl. 

153  Come  dearest  Lord  who  reignest  above Anon. 

44  Come  every  pious  heart Stcnnctt. 

462  Come  gracious  Lord  descend  and  dwell Watts. 

138  Come  gracious  Spirit  heavenly  Dove Brovme. 

471  Come  happy  souls  approach  your  God Watts. 

170  Come  hither  all  ye  weary  souls Watts. 

140  Come  Holy  Spirit  calm  my  mind Burdcr  Col. 

136  Come  Holy  Spirit  come Hart. 

137  Come  Holy  Spirit  heavenly  Dove Watts. 

208  Come  humble  sinner  in  whose  breast Jones. 

363  Come  in  thou  blessed  of  the  Lord Montgomery. 

465  Come  Jesus  heavenly  Teacher  come Beddome. 

1 22  Come  let  our  hearts  and  voices  join Swaine. 

511  Come  let  us  anew C.  Wesley. 

107  Come  let  us  join  our  cheerful  songs Watts. 

300  Come  let  us  join  our  friends  above C.   Wesley. 

502  Come  let  us  join  with  one  accord C.  Wesley. 

242  Come  let  us  lift  our  joyful  eyes Watts. 

125  Come  let  us  sing  the  song  of  songs Montgomei-y. 

215  Come  let  us  to  the  Lord  our  God Scotch  Paraph. 

583  Come  Lord  and  warm  each  languid  heart Steele. 

365  Come  my  Redeemer  come Reed. 

375  Come  my  soul  thy  suit  prepare Neioton. 

581  Come  sacred  Spirit  from  above Doddridge. 

459  Come  Thou  almighty  King Madan. 

468  Come  Thou  Desire  of  all  Thy  saints Mrs.  Steele. 

1 1 7  Come  Thou  Fount  of  every  blessing Robinson. 

41   Come  Thou  long  expected  Jesus Madan' s  Col. 

480  Come  Thou  soul-transforming  Spirit Rippon. 

470  Come  we  that  love  the  Lord Watts. 

253  Come  ye  disconsolate Moore. 

177  Come  ye  sinners  poor  and  wretched Hart. 

118  Come  ye  that  love  the  Saviour's  name Steele. 

219  Come  ye  weary  sinners  come Chr.  Lyre, 

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606  INDEX    OF    HYMNS. 


HYMN 


484  Command  Thy  blessing  from  above Montgomery. 

87  Dark  was  the  night  and  cold  the  ground Haweis. 

565  Daughter  of  Sion  awake  from  thy  sadness Anon. 

562  Daughter  of  Sion  from  the  dust Montgomery. 

662  Day  of  judgment,  day  of  wonders • Newton. 

36  Dearest  of  all  the  names  above Watts. 

404  Dear  Refuge  of  my  weary  soul Mrs.  Steele. 

524  Dear  Saviour  if  these  lambs  should  stray Hyde. 

241  Dear  Saviour  we  are  Thine Doddridge. 

567  Dear  Shepherd  of  Thy  people  hear Newton. 

627  Death  cannot  make  our  souls  afraid Watts. 

682  Death  may  dissolve  my  body  now Watts. 

192  Delay  not,  delay  not,  0  sinner  draw  near .....Sac.  Songs. 

211  Depth  of  mercy  can  there  be G.  Wesley. 

680  Descend  from  heaven  immortal  Dove Watts. 

86  Did  Christ  o'er  sinners  weep Beddome. 

356  Didst  Thou  dear  Jesus  suffer  shame Kirhham. 

487  Dismiss  us  with  Thy  blessing  Lord... Hart. 

588  Disowned  of  Heaven  by  man  oppressed Anon. 

286  Do  not  I  love  Thee  0  my  Lord Doddridge. 

437  Dread  Sovereign  let  my  evening  song Watts. 

180  Enter  the  ark  while  patience  waits Doddridge. 

512  Eternal  Source  of  every  joy Doddridge. 

405  Eternal  Source  of  light  and  grace Anon. 

129  Eternal  Spirit  we  confess Watts. 

667  Eternity-is  just  at  hand Steele. 

262  Faith  adds  new  charms  to  earthly  bliss Turner. 

267  Faith  is  a  precious  grace Beddome. 

461  Far  from  my  thoughts  vain  world  begone Watts. 

674  Far  from  these  narrow  scenes  of  night Mrs.  Steele. 

436  Far  from  the  world,  0  Lord  I  flee Coioper. 

104  Father  how  wide  Thy  glory  shines Watts. 

686  Father  I  long  I  faint  to  see.. Watts. 

278  Father  I  stretch  my  hands  to  Thee Wesley. 

458  Father  let  Thy  smiling  face Moore, 

32  Father  of  all  whose  love  profound Anon. 

130  Father  of  mercies  God  of  love Heginhotham. 

149  Father  of  mercies  in  Thy  word Steele. 

516  Father  of  mercies  send  Thy  grace Doddridge. 

78  Father  of  peace  and  Cod  of  love... Anon. 

316  Father  whate'er  of  earthly  bliss Steele. 

238  girm  as  the  earth  Thy  gospel  stands Watts. 


INDEX    OF    HYMNS.  <')07 

HYMN 

'220  For  ever  here  my  rest  shall  be C.  Wtsley. 

095  For  ever  with  the  Lord Montgomery. 

497  Frequent  the  day  of  God  returns Broione. 

625  Friend  after  friend  departs Mon  tr/mnnij. 

373  Friend  of  the  friendless  and  the  faint Newton. 

475  From  every  stormy  wind  that  blows Stowcll. 

603  From  Greenland's  icy  mountains Ifeher. 

545  From  the  cross  uplifted  high Hmveis. 

318  Gently  Lord  0  gently  lead  us Ilmtutgs. 

691  Give  me  the  wings  of  faith  to  rise Wutt.^. 

564  Glorious  things  of  thee  are  spoken Newton. 

454  Glory  to  Thee  my  God  this  night Ken. 

152  God  in  the  gospel  of  His  Son Beddome. 

6  God  in  the  high  and  holy  place .* Montgomery. 

14  God  is  a  Spirit  just  and  wise Watts. 

26  God  moves  in  a  mysterious  way Oncper. 

441  God  of  my  life  my  morning  song Mrs.  Steele. 

509  God  of  our  life  Thy  various  praise Anoni 

433  God  of  the  morning  at  Thy  voice Watts. 

503  God  of  the  passing  y^r  to  Thee Bacon. 

37  God  with  us  0  glorious  name Wood's  Col. 

570  Go  preach  My  gospel  saith  the  Lord Watts. 

76  Go  to  dark  Gethsemane Montgomery. 

514  Go  to  the  heart  with  sin  oppressed Church  Pst. 

161  Grace  'tis  a  charming  sound Doddridge. 

139  Gracious  Spirit  Love  divine Stocken. 

200  Great  God  before  Thy  mercy  seat Anon. 

4  Great  God  how  infinite  art  Thou Watts. 

538  Great  God  now  condescend FeJlows. 

594  Great  God  the  nations  of  the  earth Gihhons. 

510  Great  God  we  sing  Thy  mighty  hand Doddridge. 

457  Great  Jehovah,  Father,  Son Anon. 

507  Great  King  of  nations  hear  our  prayer Anon. 

585  Great  Lord  of  all  Thy  churches  hear Anon. 

539  Great  Saviour  who  didst  condescend Anon. 

57  Guide  me  0  Thou  great  Jehovah Williams. 

294  Had  I  the  tongues  of  Greeks  and  Jews Watts. 

228  Hail  my  ever  blessed  Jesus Wingrove. 

69  Hail  the  blest  morn Tate  and  Brady. 

82  Hail  Thou  once  despised  Jesus BaheweU. 

563  Happy  the  church  thou  sacred  place Antm. 

293  Happy  the  heart  where  graces  reign Watts. 

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608  INDEX    OF    HYMNS. 


HYMN 


o42  Hark  from  the  tombs  a  doleful  sound Watts. 

692  Hark  how  the  choral  song  of  heaven Anon. 

42  Hark  my  soul  it  is  the  Lord Cowper. 

610  Hark  ten  thousand  harps  and  voices Kelly. 

70  Hark  the  glad  sound  the  Saviour  comes Doddridge. 

91  Hark  the  herald  angels  say / Cudworth. 

608  Hark  the  song  of  jubilee Montgomet-y. 

81  Hark  the  voice  of  love'  and  mercy Francis. 

74  Hark  what  mean  those  holy  voices. . . ; Cawood. 

595  Hark  what  mean  those  lamentations Cawood. 

188  Hasten  0  sinner  to  be  wise T.  Scott. 

190  Hearts  of  stone  relent,  relent Ear.  Sac. 

626  Hear  what  the  voice  from  heaven  proclaims Watts. 

490  Heavenly  Father  grant  Thy  blessing Anon. 

110  He  dies,  the  Friend  of  sinners  dies.. Watts. 

631  He  is  a  God  of  sovereign  love Watts. 

546  Here  at  Thy  cross  incarnate  God Anon. 

568  Here  in  Thy  name  eternal  God Anon. 

94  He  who  on  earth  as  man  was  known Newton. 

694  High  in  j^onder  realms  of  light....,*? Raffles. 

141  Holy  Ghost  with  light  divine Reed. 

429  Holj%  holy,  holy  Lord , Cornier. 

34  Holy  Father  hear  our  cry Bonar. 

447  Hosanna  with  a  cheerful  sound Watts. 

574  How  beauteous  are  their  feet Watts. 

65  How  beauteous  were  the  marks  divine A-  C.  Coxe. 

632  How  blest  the  righteous  when  he  dies Barhaidd. 

96  How  calm  and  beautiful  the  morn Hastings. , 

247  How  can  I  sink  with  such  a  prop Watts. 

543  How  condescending  and  how  kind Watts. 

235  How  firm  a  foundation Kennedy. 

560  How  glorious  is  the  sacred  place Anon. 

265  How  happy  are  they Wesley. 

282  How  happy  every  child  of  grace C.  Wesley. 

53  How  heavy  is  the  night.... Watts. 

537  How  large  the  promise,  how  divine.. Watts. 

518  How  loving  is  Jesus  who  came  from  the  sky..... Anon. 

210  How  oft  alas  this  wretched  heart Mrs.  Steele. 

239  How  oft  have  sin  and  Satan  strove... Watts. 

150  How  precious  is  the  Book  divine ..Fawcett. 

217  How  sad  our  state  by  nature  is Watts. 

2  How  shall  I  praise  the  eternal  God Watts. 


INDEX    OF   HYMNS.  (311 

HYMN 

619  Life  is  the  time  to  serve  the  Lord Watts. 

426  Lift  up  to  God  the  voice  of  praise Wardlaw. 

591  Lift  up  your  heads  with  fiiith  the  mon*ow • Anon. 

84  Like  sheep  we  went  astray Wdtts. 

663  Lo  He  comes  with  clouds  descending Bnidgea. 

178  Lo  Jesus  the  Saviour  in  mercy  draws  near HoffichJ. 

469  Long  have  I  sat  beneath  the  sound Wattit. 

224  Look  down  0  Lord  with  pitying  eye Doddriih/r. 

621  Lo  on  a  narrow  neck  of  land •• C.  Wc^hnj. 

489  Lord  at  this  closing  hour Fitch. 

486  Lord  dismiss  us  with  Thy  blessing Burder. 

533  Lord  how  delightful  'tis  to  see Watts. 

27  Lord  how  mysterious  are  Thy  ways Mrs.  Steele. 

312  Lord  how  secure  and  blest  are  they Watts. 

198  Lord  how  secure  my  conscience  was Watts. 

544  Lord  I  am  Thine  entirely  Thine Pres.  Davies. 

268  Lord  I  believe  Thy  power  I  own Anon. 

370  Lord  I  cannot  let  Thee  go Newton. 

587  Lord  I  hear  of  showers  of  blessing S.  S.  Times. 

225  Lord  of  earth  Thy  forming  hand Grant. 

38  Lord  of  every  land  and  nation Robinson. 

464  Lord  of  hosts  how  lovely  fair Turner, 

577  Lord  of  the  harvest  bend  Thine  ear Hastings. 

431  Lord  should  rising  whirlwinds  tear Mrs.  Barbauld. 

566  Lord!  Thou  hast  said  where  two  or  three.../  R.  Thompson. 

299  Lord  Thou  on  earth  didst  love  Thine  own Ray  Palmer. 

477  Lord  we  come  before  Thee  now Hammond. 

684  Lord  what  a  wretched  land  is  this Watts. 

9  Lord  what  is  man  that  he  should  prove Rowe. 

467  Lord  when  we  bend  before  Thy  throne Pratt's  Col. 

95  Lo  the  stone  is  rolled  away Scott. 

315  Love  divine  all  love  excelling C.  Weslei/. 

561  Lo  what  a  glorious  sight  appears Watts. 

63  Majestic  sweetness  sits  enthroned Stennctt. 

240  Man's  wisdom  is  to  seek Oowper. 

92  Mary  to  the  Saviour's  tomb Newton. 

485  May  He  by  whose  kind  care  we  meet Nev)ton. 

194  Mercy  0  Thou  Son  of  David Newton. 

6^9  'Mid  scenes  of  confusion Denham. 

260  Mistaken  souls  that  dream  of  heaven Watts. 

73  Mortals  awake  with  angels  join , Medley. 

388  Must  Jesus  bear  the  cross  alone Allen. 

623  My  days  are  gliding  swiftly  by Nelson. 


612  INDEX    OF    HYMNS. 

HYMN 

622  My  days,  my  weeks,  my  months,  my  years Green. 

77  My  dear  Redeemer  and  my  Lord Watts. 

393  My  drowsy  lowers  why  sleep  ye  so Watts. 

274  My  faith  looks  up  to  Thee RayPalmei\ 

449  My  God  how  endless  is  Thy  love Watts. 

381  My  God  is  any  hour  so  sweet ..'. C.  Elliott. 

339  My  God  and  Father  while  I  stray C.  Elliott. 

12  My  God  my  life  my  love Watts. 

245  My  God  my  portion  and  my  love Watts. 

450  My  God  permit  me  not  to  be Watts. 

281  My  God  the  spring  of  all  my  joys Watts. 

296  My  God  what  gentle  cords  are  Thine Doddridge. 

384  My  soul  be  on  thy  guard Heath. 

403  My  thirsty  spirit  faints Montgomery. 

335  My  times  of  sorrow  and  of  joy Beddome. 

106  Nature  with  open  volume  stands Watts. 

320  Nearer  my  God  to  Thee Miss  Adams. 

440  New  every  morning  is  the  love Keble. 

230  No  more  my  God  I  boast  no  more Watts. 

234  Nor  eye  has  seen  nor  ear  has  heard Watts. 

164  Not  all  the  blood  of  beasts Watts. 

223  Not  all  the  outward  forms  on  earth , Watts. 

54  Not  to  condemn  the  sons  of  men Watts. 

151  Not  to  the  terrors  of  the  Lord Watts. 

292  Not  with  our  mortal  eyes Watts. 

154  Now  begin  the  heavenly  theme Langford. 

607  Now  be  the  gospel  banner Hastings. 

302  Now  by  the  mercies  of  my  God Watts. 

448  Now  condescend  almighty  King.' Chr.  Mel. 

444  Now  from  labor  and  from  care Church  Pst. 

439  Now  from  the  altar  of  our  hearts Mason. 

466  Now  gracious  Lord  Thine  arm  reveal Newton. 

519  Now  in  the  heat  of  youthful  blood Watts. 

537  Now  let  the  children  of  the  saints Watts. 

101  Now  let  our  cheerful  eyes  survey Doddridge. 

575  Now  let  our  mourning  hearts  revive Doddiidge. 

688  Now  let  our  souls  on  wings  sublime Gibbons. 

488  Now  may  He  who  from  the  dead Newton. 

455  Now  the  shades  of  night  are  gone Anon. 

45  Now  to  the  Lord  a  noble  song Watts. 

51  Now  to  the  Lord  that  makes  us  know ., Watts. 

361  0  cease  my  wandering  soul Muhlenberg. 


INDEX    OF    HYMNS.  613 

htmn 

452  0  Christ  with  each  returning  morn Anon. 

322  0  could  I  find  from  day  to  day .^. Church  Pst. 

40  0  could  I  speak  the  matchless  worth Medley. 

638  0  could  we  die  with  those  that  die Watts. 

411  0  deem  not  they  are  blest  alone Bryant. 

597  O'er  the  gloomy  hills  of  darkness Williams. 

304  0  e^-es  that  are  weary Sah.  Hymn  Book. 

412  0  faint  and  feeble-hearted Sah.  Hymn  Book. 

317  0  for  a  closer  walk  with  God Cowper. 

272  0  for  a  faith  that  will  not  shrink Bathurst. 

202  0  for  a  glance  of  heavenly  day Hart. 

313  0  for  a  heart  to  praise  my  God C.  Wesley. 

636  0  for  an  overcoming  faith Watts. 

306  0  for  a  thousand  tongues  to  sing C.  Wesley. 

633  0  for  the  death  of  those Maxwell. 

639  0  for  the  ej^e  of  faith  divine Steele. 

472  0  God  of  Bethel  by  whose  hand Logan. 

354  0  hapi\v  day  that  fixed  my  choice Doddridge. 

157  0  happy  is  the  man  who  hears Logan. 

428  0  holy,  holy  Lord Sab.  Hymn  Book. 

483  0  holy  Lord  our  God Young. 

227  0  how  divine  how  sweet  the  joy Needham. 

599  0  Jesus  let  Thy  kingdom  come Anon. 

673  0  Land  of  rest  for  thee  I  sigh Hunter  s  Sel.  Mel. 

442  0  Lord  another  day  is  flown H.  K.  White. 

334  0  Lord  I  would  delight  in  Thee Ryland. 

336  0  Lord  my  best  desires  fulfil Covyper. 

31  0  Lord  our  God  arise Wardlaic's  Col. 

473  O  Lord  our  languid  souls  inspire Newton. 

669  0  mother  dear  Jerusalem: Old  Hymn. 

285  0  my  soul  what  means  this  sadness Fawcett. 

435  Once  more  my  soul  the  rising  day Watts. 

327  One  prayer  I  have  all  prayers  in  one Montgomoy. 

624  One  sweetly  solemn  thought Carey. 

48  One  there  is  above  all  others Newton. 

670  On  Jordan's  stormy  banks  I  stand Stennett. 

506  On  Thee  0  Lord  our  God  we  call Sab.  Hymn  Book. 

578  On  the  mountain  top  appearing KeUy. 

89  0  Sacred  Head  once  wounded Gerhardt. 

586  0  Sion  tune  Thy  voice Doddridge. 

402  0  speed  thee  Christian  on  thy  way Church  Mel. 

598  0  Spirit  of  the  living  God Montgomery. 

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614  INDEX    OF    HYMNS. 

HVMN 

582  0  Sun  of  righteousness  arise Anon. 

366  0  Sun  of  righteousness  divine Anon. 

197  0  that  I  could  repent C.  Wesley. 

319  O  that  I  knew  the  secret  place Watts. 

212  0  that  my  load  of  sin  were  gone C.  Wesley. 

417  0  Thou  from  whom  all  goodness  flows Haweis. 

288  0  Thou  in  whose  presence Swain. 

25  0  Thou  my  light,  my  life,  my  joy Montgomery. 

266  0  Thou  that  hearest  the  prayer  of  faith Toplady. 

97  0  Thou  the  contrite -sinner's  Friend , Anon. 

367  0  Thou  to  whose  all-searching  sight G.  Wesley. 

408  0  Thou  who  driest  the  mourner's  tear Moore. 

328  0  Thou  whose  mercy  guides  my  way Edmeston. 

399  0  Thou  whose  tender  mercy  hears... Mrs.  Steele. 

67  0  Thoii  who  would'st  not  have C.  Wesley. 

612  Our  days  alas  our  mortal  days Watts. 

376  Our  Father  God  who  art  in  heaven Judson. 

236  Our  God  how  firm  His  promise  stands Watts. 

616  Our  life  is  ever  on  the  wing Watts. 

382  Our  Saviour' s  words  are  watch  and  pray Anon. 

693  Our  sins  alas  how  strong  they  be Watts. 

301  Our  souls  by  love  together  knit -. ■. Miller. 

30  Our  times  are  in  Thy  hand Bonar. 

401  Out  on  an  ocean  all  boundless  we  ride Anon. 

311  0  where  shall  rest  be  found Montgomery. 

430  0  worship  the  King  all-glorious  above R.  Grant. 

414  Peace  troubled  soul Anon. 

349  People  of  the  living  God Montgomery. 

368  Permit  me  Lord  to  seek  Thy  face Steele. 

183  Pilgrim  burdened  with  Thy  sin Sac.  Songs. 

162  Plunged  in  a  gulf  of  dark  despair Watts. 

10  Praise,  everlasting  praise  be  paid Watts. 

15  Praise  to  Thee  Thou  great  Creator ; Fawcett. 

364  Prayer  is  the  soul' s  sincere  desire Montgomery. 

372  Prayer  was  appointed  to  convey Hart. 

659  Prepare  me  gracious  God - Elliott. 

258  Prince  of  Peace  control  my  will Songs  of  Cli. 

187  Prisoners  of  sin  and  Satan  too Hoshins. 

201  Prostrate  dear  Jesus  at  Thy  feet Stennett. 

679  Raise  Thee  my  soul  fly  up  and  run Watts. 

71  Raise  your  triumphant  songs Watts. 

Ill  Rejoice  the  Lord  is  King C.  Wesley. 


INDEX    OF    HYMNS.  615 

HYMN 

145  Religion  is  the  chief  concern Fnwcett. 

176  Return  0  wanderer  return Colhjer. 

182  Return  0  wanderer  to  thy  home Hastings. 

515  Rich  are  the  joj'S  that  cannot  die Doddridge. 

GTl  Rise  my  soul  and  stretch  thy  wings Whitejidd. 

46  Rock  of  ages  cleft  for  me Topludy. 

460  Safely  through  another  week Neicton. 

422  Salvation  0  the  joyful  sound Watts. 

446  Saviour  breathe  an  evening  blessing Edmeston. 

409  Saviour  hast  Thou  fled  forever Mrs.  Mc Cartce. 

580  Saviour  visit  Thy  plantation Newton. 

380  Saviour  when  in  dust  to  Thee R.  Grant. 

134  Say  sinner  hath  a  voice  within Hyde. 

558  Say  who  is  she  that  looks  abroad Anon. 

565  See  gracious  God  before  Thy  throne Steele. 

445  See  how  the  rising  sun... Anon. 

541  See  Israel's  gentle  Shepherd  stand Doddridge. 

660  See  the  eternalJudge  descending Anon. 

651  Servant  of  God  well  done Montgomery. 

571  Shepherd  of  Israel  Thou  dost  keep Anon. 

600  Sing  to  the  Lord  irf  joyful  strains Pratt's  Col. 

690  Sing  ye  redeemed  of  the  Lord Doddridge. 

144  Sin  hath  a  thousand  treacherous  arts Watts. 

142  Sin  like  avenomous  disease Watts. 

185  Sinner  art  thou  still  secure Newton. 

83  Sinners  behold  the  Lamb  of  God Anon. 

171  Sinners  the  voice  of  God  regard Fawcett. 

189  Sinners  turn  why  will  ye  die J.  Wesley. 

195  Sinners  we  are  sent  to  bid  you Anon. 

184  Sinners  will  ye  scorn  the  message Allen 

559  Sion  stands  with  hills  surrounded Kel^ 

498  Softly  fades  the  twilight  ray S.  F.  Snii 

453  Softly  now  the  light  of  day Doane. 

416  Soldiers  of  Christ  arise C.  Wesley. 

391  So  let  our  lips  and  lives  express Watts. 

246  Sometimes  a  light  surprises Newton. 

284  Soon,  soon,  and  for  ever MonseV. 

233  Sovereign  of  all  the  worlds  on  high ....Doddridge. 

332  Sovereign  of  life  I  own  Thy  hand Anon. 

602  Sovereign  of  worlds  display  Thy  power Pratt's  Col. 

395  Sow  in  the  morn  Thy  .seed Montgomery. 

394  Stand  up  my  soul  shake  off  thy  fears Watts. 

526  Star  of  Peace  to  wanderers  weary Psalmodist. 


til. 


616  INDEX   OF   HYMNS. 

HTMN 

133  Stay  Thou  insulted  Spirit  stay C.  Wesley. 

340  Step  by  step,  my  Father  lead  me Watts. 

386  Strait  is  the  way  the  door  is  strait Watts. 

85  Stretched  on  the  cross  the  Saviour  dies Steele. 

295  Sun  of  my  soul  Thou  Saviour  dear Kehle. 

353  Sweet  the  moments  rich  in  blessing Robinson. 

406  Sweet  was  the  time  wheji  first  I  felt Newton. 

504  Swell  the  anthem  raise  the  song Strong. 

664  That  awful  day  will  surely  come Waits. 

443  The  day  is  past  and  gone Leland. 

661  The  day  of  wrath  that  dreadful  day Walte?-  Scott. 

93  The  eternal  gates  lift  up  their  heads Anon. 

425  Thee  we  adore  eternal  Lord Anon. 

614  Thee  we  adore  eternal  Name Watts. 

432  The  God  of  Abram  praise...... Oliver. 

280  The  Grod  of  my  salvation  lives Steele. 

100  The  great  Redeemer 's  gone Watts. 

500  The  happy  morn  is  come. Sah.  Hymn  Book. 

124  The  Head  that  once  was  crowned  with  thorns Kelly. 

158  The  law  by  Moses  came .- Watts. 

159  The  law  commands  and  makes  us  kndw Watts. 

160  The  Lord  declares  His  will ••  Watts. 

5  The  Lord  how  fearful  is  His  name..... Watts. 

1  The  Lord  Jehovah  reigns Watts. 

168  The  Lord  on  high  proclaims Watts. 

665  The  Lord  shall  come,  the  earth  shall  quake Ileher. 

203  The  Lord  will  happiness  divine -..(Jovoper. 

550  The  promise  of  my  Father's  love Watts. 

165  There  is  a  fountain  filled  with  blood Cowper. 

620  There  is  a  Grod  who  reigns  above ....Watts. 

5S9  There  is  a  happy  land Anon. 

378  There  is  a  heavenly  mercy  seat.... Anon. 

681  There  is  a  house  not  made  with  hands Watts. 

675  There  is  an  hour  of  hallowed  peace Union  Col. 

249  There  is  a  safe  and  secret  place Hawley. 

696  There  is  an  hour  of  peaceful  rest Tappan. 

685  There  is  a  land  of  pure  delight Watts. 

33  There  is  one  God  and  only  one.. Anon. 

174  The  Saviour  calls  let  every  ear. Steele. 

43  The  Saviour  0  what  endless  charms Mrs.  Steele. 

131  The  Spirit  breathes  upon  the  word Cowper. 

179  The  Spirit  in  our  hearts H.  U.  Onderdonk. 

618  The  time  is  short  the  season  near..... Hopkins. 


INDEX    OF    HYMNS.  617 


BTMN 


605  The  voice  of  free  grace Thomley. 

374  They  who  seek  the  throne  of  grace Anon. 

495  Thine  earthly  Sabbaths  Lord  we  love Doddridge. 

309  Tliis  world  is  not  my  home  I  know Gralerj. 

641  Thou  art  gone  to  the  grave Heber. 

62  Thou  art  my  hiding-place  0  Lord Rnffle.<i. 

61  Thou  art  the  way  to  Thee  alone Doane. 

326  Thou  boundless  Source  of  every  good Pratt's  Col. 

310  Thou  very  present  aid C.  Wesley. 

421  Though  faint  yet  pursuing Anon. 

611  Though  now  the  nations  sit  beneath Bacon. 

23  Though  troubles  assail  and  dangers  affright Neicton. 

148  Thou  lovely  Source  of  true  delight Mrs.  Steele. 

128  Thou  only  Sovereign  of  my  heart Mrs.  Steele. 

569  Thou  whose  unmeasured  temple  stands Bryant. 

331  Through  all  the  downward  tracks  of  time Anon. 

649  Through  sorrow's  night  and  danger's  path H.  K.  White. 

407  Thus  far  my  God  has  led  me  on Faiccett. 

434  Thus  far  the  Lord  has  led  me  on Watts. 

11  Thus  saith  the  high  and  lofty  One Logan. 

542  Thus  saith  the  mercy  of  the  Lord Watts. 

279  Thy  Father's  house  thine  own  bright  home Ray  Palmer. 

16  Thy  goodness  Lord  our  souls  confess Gibbons. 

604  Thy  people  Lord  who  trust  Thy  word Voke. 

476  Thy  presence  gracious  God  afford Faiccett. 

29  Thy  way  not  mine  0  Lord Bonar. 

28  Thy  way  0  God  is  in  the  sea Anon. 

389  'Tis  a  point  I  long  to  know Newton. 

261   'Tis  by  the  faith  of  joj^s  to  come Watts. 

263  'Tis  faith  supports  my  feeble  soul Beddome.- 

80  'Tis  finished  so  the  Saviour  cried Stennett. 

615  'Tis  God  that  lifts  our  comforts  high Watts. 

330  'Tis  my  happiness  below Cowper. 

20  'Tis  not  that  I  did  choose  Thee Conder. 

196  To-day  if  ye  will  hear  His  voice Anon. 

496  To-day  the  Saviour  rose Anon. 

126  To  God  be  glory  peace  on  earth Telesphonts. 

35  To  God  the  only  wise Anon. 

237  To  God  the  only  wise Watts. 

617  To-morrow  Lord  is  Thine Doddndge. 

527  Tossed  upon  the  raging  billow .* Ch.  Lyre. 

72  To  us  a  Child  of  hope  is  born Anon. 

52* 


618  INDEX    OF    HYMNS. 

«IYMN 

358  To  whom  my  Saviour  shall  I  go Anon. 

206  'T97as  for  my  sins  my  dearest  Lord Watts. 

548  'T was  on  that  dark  that  doleful  night Watts. 

645  Unveil  thy  bosom  faithful  tomb... Watts. 

345  Up  to  the  fields  where  angels  lie Watts. 

231  V^in  are  the  hopes  the  sons  of  men.... Watts. 

342  Vain  delusive  world  adieu ......C.  Wesley. 

640  Vital  spark  of  heavenly  flame Pope. 

333  Wait  0  my  soul  thy  Maker's  will Beddome. 

606  Watchman  tell  us  of  the  night Bowring. 

105  We  bless  the  prophet  of  the  Lord Watts. 

528  We  come  0  Lord  before  Thy  throne Sel.  Hymns. 

392  We  find  access  at  every  hour ...'. Watts. 

283  We  journey  through  a  vale  of  tears Barton. 

499  Welcome  delightful  morn.... Ilayward. 

493  Welcome  sweet  day  of  rest ...Watts. 

221  Welcome,  welcome,  dear  Redeemer Yil.  Hymns. 

676  We 've  no  abiding  city  here Kelly. 

108  What  equal  honors  shall  we  bring Watts. 

329  What  if  our  bark  o'er  life's  rough  wave Hunter's  Sel.  Mel. 

146  What  is  the  thing  of  greatest  price Montgomery. 

637  What  scenes  of  horror  and  of  dread.. Fawcett. 

155  What  shall  the  dying  sinner  do Watts. 

13  What  sound  is  this .; Chr.  Ps. 

390  What  strange  perplexities  arise Anon. 

369  What  various  hindrances  we  meet , jQowper. 

423  When  all  Thy  mercies  0  my  Grod Addison. 

413  When  along  life's  thorny  road Anon. 

264  When  any  turn  from  Sion's  way Newton. 

525  When  blooming  youth  is  snatched  away Steele. 

269  Whence  do  our  mournful  thoughts  arise Watts. 

60  When  gathering  clouds  around  I  view Mrs.  Grant. 

672  When  lean  read  my  title  clear Watts. 

341  When  I  can  trust  my  all  with  Grod Conder. 

347  When  in  the  light  of  faith  divine Watts. 

352  When  I  survey  the  wondrous  cross Watts. 

75  When  Jesus  dwelt  in  mortal  clay Gibbons. 

127  When  marshalled  on  the  nightly  plain H.  K.  White. 

337  When  languor  and  disease  invade Toplady. 

275  When  musing  sorrow  weeps  the  past Noel. 

254  When  Power  divine  in  mortal  form J.  E.  Smith. 


INDEX    OF    HYMNS.  619 

HYMN 

657  When  rising  from  the  bed  of  death Steele. 

259  When  sins  and  fears  prevailing  rise Steele. 

653  When  the  spark  of  Hfe  is  waning Dale. 

658  When  Thou  my  righteous  Judge  shalt Lady  Huntingdon. 

418  When  waves  of  sorrow  round  me  swell Anon. 

652  Where  are  the  living  on  the  ground Montgomery. 

99  Where  high  the  heavenly  temple  stands Logan. 

579  While  filled  with  sadness  and  dismay Anon. 

68  While  shepherds  watched  their  flocks  by  night ....Tate. 

482  While  the  prayers  of  saints  ascend Anon. 

508  While  with  ceaseless  course  the  sun Newton. 

24  Whilst  Thee  I  seek  protecting  Power Miss  WilUams. 

677  W^ho  are  these  in  bright  array Montgomery. 

226  Who  can  describe  the  joys  that  rise Watts. 

630  Why  do  we  mourn  departing  friends Watts. 

410  Why  is  my  heart  so  far  from  Thee Watts. 

634  Why  lament  the  Christian  dj^ing Anon. 

576  Why  should  our  tears  in  sorrow  flow Anon. 

314  Why  should  the  children  of  a  king Watts. 

628  Why  should  we  start  and  fear  to  die Watts. 

186  Why  will  ye  waste  on  trifling  cares Doddridge. 

555  With  all  His  sufferings  full  in  view Comper. 

213  With  broken  heart  and  contrite  sigh Elvin. 

572  With  heavenly  power  0  Lord  defend Eng.  Col. 

523  With  humble  heart  and  tongue Fawcett. 

98  With  joy  we  meditate  the  grace Watts. 

193  With  tearful  eyes  I  look  around Hugh  White. 

398  With  tears  of  anguish  I  lament Stennett. 

362  Witness  ye  men  and  angels  now Beddome. 

678  Ye  angels  who  stand  round  the  throne De  Fleury. 

172  Ye  erring  souls  that  wildly  roam Hunter. 

116  Ye  servants  of  God  5'our  Master  proclaim C.  Wesley. 

427  Yes  I  will  bless  Thee  O  my  God Heginbotham. 

90  Yes  the  Redeemer  rose Doddridge. 

609  Yes  my  native  land  I  love  thee >S^.  F.  Smith. 

107  Ye  that  in  His  courts  are  found Anon. 

251  Ye  trembling  souls  dismiss  your  fears Beddome. 

173  Ye  wretched  hungrj'  starving  poor Steele. 

252  Your  harps  ye  trembling  saints Toplady. 


HYMNS 


INDEX  OF  SUBJECTS. 


The  Figures  refer  to  the  Number  of  the  Hymns. 


Access  to  God  through  Christ,  242. 
Activity,   Christian,  396,  397,  402, 

514. 
Adoption,  grace  of,  232,  233. 
Advent,  68,  69,  70,  71,  72. 

song  of  angels  at,  73,  74. 
Affliction,  prayer  in,  326,  400,  404. 

submission  in,  323,  325,  327  to 
341. 
Angels,  joy  over  penitent,  226,  227. 
Assurance,  314,  672. 
Atonement,  164,  165,  166. 

accomplished,  80,  81. 
Attributes,  (see  GoD.) 

Backsliding,  return  from,  210,  399. 
Baptism,  536  to  542. 
Bartimeus,  194. 

Believers,  privileges  of,  237  to  250. 
Bethlehem,  Star  of,  127. 
Brotherly  love,  287,  298,  299,  300, 
301,  302. 

Calmness  from  God,  323. 
Cliaracteristics,  Christian, 

(see  Christian.) 
Charity,  513,  514,  515,  516,  517. 
Christ,  the  Lamb  slain,  166,  257. 

redeeming  Saviour,  103. 

God  reconciled  in,  36. 

(see  Atonement,  Redemption, 
&c.) 

nativity  of,  68  to  74. 

incarnation  of,  37. 

advent  of,  70,  71. 

620 


Christ,  love  for  children,  54,  534. 
crucified,  88,  342. 
Deity  and  glory  of,  38,  40,  45, 

63,  124. 
efficacy  of  blood,  55. 
Friend  of  sinners,  48. 
the  only  Saviour,  49. 
one  thing  needful,  357. 
behold  the  man,  39. 
devotion  to,  350. 
sympathy  of,  86,  98,  99. 
Desire  of  ^11  nations,  41. 
sovereign  Saviour,  54. 
love  constant,  42.  f 

condescension,  43,  44. 
titles  of,  46,  105. 
Eock  of  ages,  47. 
our  pattern,  75,  77,  78. 
our  substitute,  64. 
confessing  Him,  355,  356,  359. 
His  meekness,  65. 
example  in  suffering,  76,  89. 
the  way,  50,  61,  242. 
our  teacher,  66. 
wonderful,  &c.,  72. 
Priest,  King,  and  Judge,  51,  105. 
Paschal  Lamb,  82. 
wisdom   and  righteousness,   52, 

53,  256. 
Shepherd,  56,  58,  291. 
our  advocate,  100. 
our  guide,  57,  67. 
our  strength,  59,  321. 
hope  of  disconsolate,  60. 
our  hiding-place,  62. 


INDEX    OF    SUBJECTS. 


621 


Christ,  wisdom  and  power  of  God,' 
106.  I 

Lamb  to  be  worshipped,  83,  107,  i 
125,  257.  I 

resurrection   and   ascension,    90' 
to  90. 

in  the  midst,  474. 

knocking,  191. 

union    with,  241,  358. 

presence  sought,  288,  468. 

locking,  304,  413. 

leaning  on,  324. 

exaltation  of,  94,  109,  113. 

intercession,  97  to  102. 

not  ashamed  of,  355,  356. 

communion  with,  118. 

all  in  all,  244,  310. 

triumph  in,  111,  123. 

triumphs  of,  110  to  113. 

lord  of  all,  119. 
ChriHians  sitting  at  cross,  353. 

have  all  in  Christ,  244. 

confidence  and  gratitude,  247. 

trials  of,  (see  Affliction),  407. 

death  of,  630  to  641. 
Church,   glory  and   safety,  558   to 
565,  578. 

God  its  defence,  563. 

believer's  safetv  in,  361. 

union  with,  354,  362,  363.' 
Collections,  charitable,  513  to  517. 
Coming  to  Jesus,  193. 
Communion  of  saints,  300,  301,  302, 

360. 
Oonfidmce,  (see  Faith). 
Co-nformity  to  Christ,  79. 
Conscience,  peaceful,  312. 
Consistency,  Christian,  391. 
Conversion,  praise  for,  228. 

of  thief,  216. 
Creation,  glory  of  God  in,  21. 
Cross,  crucifixion  to  world  in,  352. 

wonders  of  the,  106. 

welcome  to,  330. 

bearing  the,  388. 

Death,  2o0,  626  to  655. 
Deceiffulness  of  sin,  144. 
Declension,  faith  during,  264. 

lamented,  406,  410. 
Dedication,  self,  544,  546. 

of  church,  566  to  569. 
Delay,  danger  of,  188,  192. 
Deity  of  Christ,  (see  Christ.) 
Depravity,  total,  142,  143. 


Despondency,   Christ   hope   in,  60, 
253. 

prayer  in,  319. 
Determination,  263. 
Doctrines,  election,  17  to  20. 

fall  of  man,  142,  143. 

conviction   and   pardon,    197    to 
214. 

regeneration,  223,  224. 

faith,  218,  220,  259  to  277. 

justification,  230,  231. 

adoption,  232,  233. 

sanctification,  234. 

perseverance,  420,  421. 
Doubt,  struggling  against,  268. 

Election,  17  to*  20. 
Eternity,  667. 

Evening  and  morning  hymns,  433 
to  456. 

Faith  in  Christ,  219,  259  to  277. 
Fainting,  check  for,  412,  421. 
Fears,  dismissed,  251. 
Funeral  hymns,  626  to  655. 

Gethsemane,  87. 

God,  His  attributes,  1  to  13. 

infinity  of,  4. 

sovereignty,  3,  5,  30. 

goodness,  6,  16. 

faithfulness,  8,  10. 

Love,  9,  13. 

all  in  all,  12,  245. 

of  Abram,  432. 

access  to  bv  Christ,  242,  392. 

confidence  m,  246,  269.  404. 

nearness  to,  278,  320,  322. 

answerer  of  prayer,  373. 

everywhere,  374. 

the  glorious  King,  430. 

reconciled,  229. 
Gospel  and  law,  158,  159,  160. 

excellence  of,  151,  156,  157. 

invitations  of,  167  to  180. 

expostulation,  181  to  196. 

Jubilee,  590,  608. 
Grace,  distinguishing,  17,  163,  240. 

eflicacv  of,  104,  161,  165. 

persevering,  237,  238,  239. 

voice  of  free,  605. 

prayer  for,  366. 
Graces,  of  faith,  259  to  277. 

of  hope,  279  to  285. 

of  love,  286  to  302. 


622 


INDEX    OF    SUBJECTS. 


Graces,  of  joy,  303  to  308. 

of  peace,  309  to  312. 

of  holy  desires,  313  to  324. 

of  submission,  325  to  341. 
Gratitude,  117,  120,  316. 

Harvest  past,  &c.,  178,  666. 
Heahen,  668  to  697. 

longing  for,  279,  284,  401^  403. 

no  tears  in,  329. 
Holy  Scriptures,  147  to  150. 
Holy  Spirit,  129  to  141,  315. 

regeneration  by,  223. 
Holiness,  longing  for,  234,  313  to 

324. 
Hope,  279  to  285.      ^ 
Humanity  of  Christ,  (see  Christ). 
Humiliation,  505  to  507. 

Ingratitude,  deplored,  209. 
Incarnation,  (see  Christ). 
Inconstancy,  lamented,  405. 
Intercession  of  Christ,  97  to  102. 
Invitations  of  gospel,  167  to  180. 
Invocations,  457,  458. 

Jews,  prayer  for,  588. 
Joy,  303  to  308. 
Judgment,  656  to  666. 
Jubilee,  gospel,  596,  608. 
fustification,  230,  231. 

Law  and  gospel,  158  to  160. 

Liberality,  513  to  517. 

Life,  frailty  of,  415,  612  to  625. 

Light  on  soul,  246,  283,  408. 

Litany,  380. 

Lord's  Day,  460,  492  to  502. 

Lord's  Supper,  543  to  557. 

Love,  286  to  302. 

constancy  of  Christ's,  42,  44,  543. 

brotherly,  300,  301,  302,  516. 
Loving- kindness,  121. 

Meditation,  436,  450,  451. 
Mercy  Seat,  376,  475. 
Mercy,  voice  of,  175. 
pleading  for,  213. 
Millennium.  589,  601. 
Ministry,  573  to  577. 
Missionary,  departure  of,  609. 
Missions,  588  to  611.  . 
Mourner,  comforted,  252,  408. 
Morning  and  evening  hymns,  433 
to  456. 


National  thanksgiving  and  humi- 
liation, 503  to  507. 
New  Year,  508  to  512. 

Ordinances,  delight  in,  461. 
Ordinations  and  installations,  570 
to  574.     . 

Parting  hymn,  491. 

Pastor,  settlement  of,  570  to  574. 

death  of,  575,  576. 
Peace,  258,  309  to  312,  414. 
Perseverance,  420,  421. 
Pilgrim,  Christian,  318,  419. 
Praise  to  God,  15,  116,  422  to  432. 

to  Christ,  115,  118, 122,  128, 166. 
Prayer,  364  to  384. 

for  blessings,  316,  317,  325. 

answered  by  crosses,  400. 

for     Spirit,     317,     (see    Holy 
Spirit). 

for  missions,  (see  Mission). 

for  revival,  579  to  587. 
Promises,  precious,  235,  236. 
Providence,  21  to  29. 

Redemption,  36,  55,  81,  104,  162 

165. 
Regeneration,  199,  223,  224,  228. 
Rejoicing,  (see  Joy). 
Religion,  excellences  of,  145,  (see 

Gospel). 
Repentance,  200  to  2111. 
Resurrection,  648,  649,  (see  Christ). 
Resignation,  325  to  341. 
Rest  for  weary,  255. 
Retirement,  436,  450,  451. 
Revival,  579  to  587. 
Righteous,  safety  of,  238,  239,  249. 
~    "  Christ's,  52,  53. 


Sabbath,  (see  Lord's  Day). 

Sacraments,  536  to  557. 

Salvation,  165,  422. 

Sanctification,  234,  313. 

Seamen,  526,  527. 

Self-examination,  389,  390.- 

Self-Denial,  386,  387,  388. 

Sabbath  Schools,  529  to  535. 

Sermon,  before  and  after,  478  to 
490. 

Sickness,  337. 

Sin,  original,  142,  143,  (see  Re- 
pentance AND  Graces). 

Sincerity  in  worship,  14,  467. 


INDEX    OF   SUBJECTS. 


623 


Sinner,  (see  Repentance,  Gospel 
Invitations,  and  Expos- 
tulations). 

Slnthfnlness,  o93. 

Soitl,  its  value,  146. 

Soldier  of  Christ,  396,  416. 

Soiciuff  seed,  805,  481. 

Strength  as  our  day,  248, 

Suhmissiion,  823  to  341. 

Suffei-irigs  of  Christ,  84,  85. 

Surrender  to  Christ,  349,  350. 

Temptation,  847. 

Tiv>e  and  eternity,  617  to  622. 

To-day,  196. 

ri7/e.s  of  Christ,  46,  105. 

I'riaU  of  Christian,  407. 

Trinity,  praise  to,  31  to  35, 126,  459. 


Unfruitfulness,  469. 

Vicissitiides,  398  to  404. 
Voice  of  Jesus,  254,  273,  418. 

Warfare,  Cliriatian,  396,  416. 
Warnings,  (see  Gospel). 
Watchfulness,  382,  383,  384. 
Way,  broad  and  narrow,  386,  387. 
World,    vanity    of,    343    to     348, 

352. 
Works,  renounced,  230,  231. 
Worship,  private  and  family,  433 

to  456. 
social  and  public,  457  to  490. 

Youth,  518  to  b25. 


INDEX  OF  TEXTS. 


Genesis. 
Ch.  Ver.  Hymn. 

6  3 134 

7  1 180 

8  9 403 

17  7 536.  542 

22  14 23 

27  34 587 

47  9 612 

Deuteronomy. 

33  26 59,  248 

Judges. 

8  4 421 

1  Kings. 

8  30 666 

2  Samuel. 

12  23 647 

Esther. 

4  16 208 

Job. 

7  16 635 

9  2 143 

Psalms. 

31  15 29 

68  18 93 

73  25 225 

89  15... 153 

Proverbs. 

3  17 521 

Ecclesiastes. 
9  3 142 

11  6 395 

12  1 519 

Canticles. 

1  7 288 

6  10 ; 588 

Isaiah. 

2  2 589 

9.<5 72 

32  2. 62 

40  31 269 

42  11 590 

49  15 42 

60  10 252 

63  6 84 

53  12 84 

64  5 266 

65  1 169 

57  16 11 

Jeremiah. 

8  20..... 178,  666 

23  6 52,  256 

33  16 52 

Lamentations. 

3  23 440 

Ezekiel. 

18  31... 189 

37  3 224 

Zechariah. 

9  12 187 

13  1 605 

624 


Zechariah. 

Ch.  Ver.  Hymn. 

14  7 283 

Habbakuk. 

3  17 431 

Matthew. 

1  23 37 

2  2 127 

6  9, 376,  429 

6  10 325,  339 

7  6 147 

7  14 386,  387 

8.24 527 

8  36 146 

9  38 677 

11  19 48 

11  26 17 

11  28 66,  170,  219 

12  20 98 

13  3 480,  481 

14  27 254,  418 

14  28 193 

15  7 226.  227 

16  24 387 

18  20 474 

19  14. ..534,  539,  540, -541 

22  11 390 

26  39 87 

26  41 382 

28  6 : 90,91,  96 

Mark. 

8  38 356 

9  24 268 

10  46 194 

14  36 87 

Ltjke. 

2  14 73,  74,  126 

10  39 243 

10  42 357 

13  34 183 

14  32 173 

15  11 172 

18  1 371 

18  13 213 

22  42 87 

23  42 216 

23  46 88,  222,417 

John. 

1  29.... 83 

1  39 181 

4  24 14 

5  7 199 

6  67 264 

6  68 358 

7  17 306 

12  35 86 

13  1 97.  299 

14  1 279 

14  6 50,  61 

16  16 303 

19  5 39 


John. 
Ch.  Ver.  Hymn, 

19  30 80,  81,88,  112 

20  1 92 

21  15 286 

Acts.     .     . 

16  9' 595 

1  Corinthians. 

1  28 36,  592 

2  2 342,  360 

2  9 234 

7  29 618 

11  25 548 

13  1 294 

13  2 293 

13  12 28 

15  55 636 

15  56 110 

Galatians. 

4  6 233 

6  14 359 

Ephesians. 

4  8 500 

Philippians. 

1  21 250 

3  7 230 

1  Thessalonians. 

4  14 650 

4  17 695 

•■2  Timothy. 

4  7 511 

Hebrews. 

2  12 164 

3  5 168 

4  7 196 

4  15 99 

5  7 102 

9  5 378,  379,  475 

9  24 55 

12  1 397 

12  2 304 

12  22 151 

13  14 676 

1  Peter. 

1  4 683 

1  8 683 

1  John. 

3  1 232 

4  8 13 

4  19 20 

Eevelation. 

1  7 51,  663 

3  20 191 

5  8 103 

5  12 107,  108,  126 

8  13 677 

14  13... 626 

15  4.... 428 

21  3,  4 561 

121  4 329 

22  17 179 


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